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Gratin vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gratin and Apple pie?

  • Gratin is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C, yet Apple pie is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 13% higher.

We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +981.8%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +509.2%
Contains more Zinc +331.3%
Contains more Copper +247.8%
Contains more Iron +89.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Manganese +13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +981.8%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +509.2%
Contains more Zinc +331.3%
Contains more Copper +247.8%
Contains more Iron +89.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Manganese +13%

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.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin A +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +357.9%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +357.9%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +166.3%
Contains more Water +41.8%
Contains more Other +131.1%
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +201.7%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +166.3%
Contains more Water +41.8%
Contains more Other +131.1%
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +201.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +696.4%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +696.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 5.06g 1.9g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 11.27g 34g Apple pie
Calories 132kcal 237kcal Apple pie
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 11mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.21mg Apple pie
Magnesium 20mg 7mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 24mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 65mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.69mg 0.16mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.046mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.182mg Apple pie
Selenium 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 124IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 29µg Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 3.2mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.119mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.038mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 4µg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.026mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.054mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.073mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.129mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.07mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.032mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.088mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.084mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.038mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 4.733g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Apple pie
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
15%
Gratin
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
15%
Apple pie

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 - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.936g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.