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Grape-Nuts Cereal vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Grape-Nuts Cereal and Gratin

  • Gratin contains less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Magnesium than Grape-Nuts Cereal.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 342% higher.
  • Gratin contains 31 times less Folate than Grape-Nuts Cereal. Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 345µg of Folate, while Gratin contains 11µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 89% 9.6% 35% 1050% 113% 56% 200% 61% 422% 50%
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +520%
Contains more IronIron +4275%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +313.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1909.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.9%
~equal in Potassium ~396mg
~equal in Sodium ~433mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0.24% 12% 0% 163% 28% 162% 52% 198% 0% 5% 259% 17%
Gratin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +915.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +768.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +394.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3036.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.116mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 g
Gratin
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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 ProteinProtein +121.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +614.2%
Contains more OtherOther +43.3%
Contains more FatsFats +319.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2014.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.78 g
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +923.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape-Nuts Cereal Gratin Opinion
Calories 361kcal 132kcal Grape-Nuts Cereal
Protein 11.22g 5.06g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fats 1.81g 7.59g Gratin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 9.9mg Gratin
Net carbs 67.49g 9.47g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Carbs 80.49g 11.27g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 124mg 20mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 32mg 119mg Gratin
Potassium 400mg 396mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Iron 28mg 0.64mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sugar 8.86g Gratin
Fiber 13g 1.8g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Copper 0.34mg 0.16mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Zinc 2.07mg 0.69mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Phosphorus 467mg 113mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 465mg 433mg Gratin
Vitamin A 4IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.62mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Manganese 3.236mg 0.161mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 9.1µg 2.7µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.65mg 0.064mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.116mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B3 8.62mg 0.993mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.872mg 0.387mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.86mg 0.174mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin K 2µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Folate 345µg 11µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Choline 31.9mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.34g 4.733g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 0.276g Grape-Nuts Cereal
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grape-Nuts Cereal Gratin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
69%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.393g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.