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Gratin vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gratin and broccoli

  • Gratin has more copper, calcium, and phosphorus, while broccoli has more vitamin C, folate, and vitamin A.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 88% more than gratin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Broccoli, 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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.5µg

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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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% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +801%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +472.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.117mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.175mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1951.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.7%
Contains more OtherOther +139.1%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19436.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +626.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 9.9mg 89.2mg 88%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 85%
Saturated fat 4.733g 0.039g 21%
Sodium 433mg 33mg 17%
Folate 11µg 63µg 13%
Copper 0.16mg 0.049mg 12%
Fats 7.59g 0.37g 11%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Calcium 119mg 47mg 7%
Phosphorus 113mg 66mg 7%
Calories 132kcal 34kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 0.011g 5%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 5%
Protein 5.06g 2.82g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.573mg 4%
Vitamin A 64µg 31µg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 2.6g 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.41mg 3%
Choline 18.7mg 3%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.21mg 2%
Potassium 396mg 316mg 2%
Carbs 11.27g 6.64g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.038g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.639mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.071mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Iron 0.64mg 0.73mg 1%
Net carbs 9.47g 4.04g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Selenium 2.7µg 2.5µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.117mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.175mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Broccoli
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
14%
Gratin
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.694g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.