Broccoli vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between broccoli and gratin
- Broccoli has more vitamin C, folate, and vitamin A, while gratin has more copper, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 88% more than gratin.
- Broccoli contains 6 times more folate than gratin. While broccoli contains 63µg of folate, gratin contains only 11µg.
- The amount of sodium in broccoli is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +14.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +801% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +472.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1951.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19436.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +626.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 9.9mg | 88% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 85% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 4.733g | 21% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 433mg | 17% |
| Folate | 63µg | 11µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.16mg | 12% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 7.59g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 119mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 113mg | 7% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 132kcal | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 2.149g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 2.82g | 5.06g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.387mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 64µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.161mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 396mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 11.27g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.276g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.993mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.694g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins