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Edamame vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Edamame and Gratin

  • Gratin has less Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Edamame covers your daily Folate needs 75% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin contains 6 times less Manganese than Edamame. Edamame contains 1.024mg of Manganese, while Gratin contains 0.161mg.
  • Edamame has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 +254.7%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +98.6%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +536%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Equal in Potassium - 396
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +254.7%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +98.6%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +536%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Equal in Potassium - 396

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 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +2727.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.993
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 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +2727.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.993
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.387

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Gratin
Contains more Protein +135.4%
Contains more Fats +46%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +71.9%
Equal in Water - 74
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +135.4%
Contains more Fats +46%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +71.9%
Equal in Water - 74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.6%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 11.91g 5.06g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 8.91g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 121kcal 132kcal Gratin
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Gratin
Fiber 5.2g 1.8g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 2.27mg 0.64mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 20mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 113mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 396mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 433mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.69mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.16mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.161mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 298IU 264IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.064mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.116mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.387mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 311µg 11µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.07mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.192mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.284mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.443mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.381mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.117mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.254mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.267mg 0.151mg Edamame
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g Gratin
Saturated Fat 0.62g 4.733g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.276g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
42%
Edamame
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.113g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.