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Chowder vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chowder and Gratin different?

  • Chowder is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, while Gratin is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Gratin covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 15% more than Chowder.
  • Chowder contains 7 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Gratin. Chowder contains 1.9g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Gratin contains 0.276g.
  • Chowder is lower in Sodium.

Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter types were used in this article.

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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.
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Gratin
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%

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.
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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +335.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +335.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Gratin
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Other +108%
Equal in Water - 74
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Other +108%
Equal in Water - 74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +588.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +588.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chowder Gratin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 3.1g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 6.3g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 7.5g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 99kcal 132kcal Gratin
Fiber 0.9g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg Gratin
Sodium 299mg 433mg Chowder
Zinc 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 1150IU 264IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 11µg Gratin
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 11mg 23mg Chowder
Saturated Fat 1.75g 4.733g Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 1.27g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.276g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chowder Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
6%
Chowder
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.983g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/nutrients
  2. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.