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Cracker vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cracker and Gratin

  • Cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Gratin has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 42% more.
  • Cracker has 8 times more Folate than Gratin. Cracker has 92µg of Folate, while Gratin has 11µg.
  • Gratin is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
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Gratin
Contains more Iron +529.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.5%
Contains more Manganese +205%
Contains more Selenium +148.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +235.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Equal in Calcium - 119
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +529.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.5%
Contains more Manganese +205%
Contains more Selenium +148.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +235.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Equal in Calcium - 119

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 B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.3%
Contains more Folate +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.387
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.3%
Contains more Folate +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.387

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Gratin
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Fats +248.2%
Contains more Carbs +443.9%
Contains more Other +19.7%
Contains more Water +2256.7%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Protein +31.2%
Contains more Fats +248.2%
Contains more Carbs +443.9%
Contains more Other +19.7%
Contains more Water +2256.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Gratin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4659.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4659.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 59g 9.47g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 5.06g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 7.59g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 11.27g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 132kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Gratin
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 119mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.64mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Gratin
Phosphorus 248mg 113mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 726mg 433mg Gratin
Zinc 0.49mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.104mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.491mg 0.161mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 2.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.064mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.116mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.993mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.387mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 92µg 11µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.07mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.192mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.471mg 0.443mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.112mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.254mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.145mg 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Gratin
Saturated Fat 5.562g 4.733g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 2.149g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.276g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.