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Gratin vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gratin and Beetroot

  • Gratin has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, while Beetroot has more Folate, and Manganese.
  • Beetroot covers your daily need of Folate 25% more than Gratin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Beets, raw.

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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.
Gratin
Gratin
6
:
4
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Calcium +643.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +113.3%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Manganese +104.3%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +643.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +113.3%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Manganese +104.3%

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
Gratin
7
:
3
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +102%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.7%
Contains more Folate +890.9%
Gratin
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%
Beetroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +102%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.7%
Contains more Folate +890.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
4
:
1
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Protein +214.3%
Contains more Fats +4364.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Other +92.6%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Beetroot
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +214.3%
Contains more Fats +4364.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Other +92.6%
Contains more Water +18.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
2
:
1
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6615.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +360%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Beetroot
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6615.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +360%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 6.76g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 1.61g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.17g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 9.56g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 43kcal Gratin
Sugar 6.76g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 119mg 16mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 113mg 40mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 325mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 78mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.69mg 0.35mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.075mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 33IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 2µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 9.9mg 4.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.031mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.04mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.334mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.155mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.067mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.019mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.047mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.048mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.068mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.058mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.018mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.046mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.056mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.021mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.032g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.06g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.706g)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.