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Gratin vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gratin and Arborio rice?

  • Gratin is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Arborio rice is richer in Folate, and Iron.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 23% higher.

We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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 +11800%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.4%
Contains more Potassium +1423.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.5%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Iron +128.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +121.7%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
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 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +11800%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.4%
Contains more Potassium +1423.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.5%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Iron +128.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +121.7%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Folate +436.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Folate +436.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +114.4%
Contains more Fats +3894.7%
Contains more Other +994.7%
Contains more Carbs +154.9%
Equal in Water - 68.53
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% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +114.4%
Contains more Fats +3894.7%
Contains more Other +994.7%
Contains more Carbs +154.9%
Equal in Water - 68.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3605.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3605.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 5.06g 2.36g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.19g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 132kcal 130kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 1mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 20mg 8mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 33mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 26mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.69mg 0.4mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.072mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 2.7µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.016mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.059mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 59µg Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.027mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.084mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.102mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.195mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.085mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.056mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.126mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.144mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.056mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.058g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.05g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Arborio rice
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
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.682g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.