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Gratin vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gratin and Candy bar

  • Gratin has more Vitamin C, however, Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11756% more than Gratin.
  • Candy bar contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 +52.6%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.6%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +471%
Contains more Copper +383.8%
Contains more Manganese +672%
Contains more Selenium +74.1%
Equal in Potassium - 407
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 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +52.6%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.6%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +471%
Contains more Copper +383.8%
Contains more Manganese +672%
Contains more Selenium +74.1%
Equal in Potassium - 407

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 B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +697.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87831%
Contains more Folate +581.8%
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% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +697.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87831%
Contains more Folate +581.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4525%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Contains more Protein +206.3%
Contains more Fats +344%
Contains more Carbs +320.6%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +4525%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Contains more Protein +206.3%
Contains more Fats +344%
Contains more Carbs +320.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +678.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3758.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.678
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +678.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3758.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.678

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gratin Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Gratin Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 5.06g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 7.59g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 11.27g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 132kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 119mg 78mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Magnesium 20mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 113mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 396mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 433mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 0.69mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.16mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.161mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 2.7µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 11µg 75µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.192mg 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.443mg 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.381mg 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.117mg 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.325mg 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.151mg 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.733g 4.678g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.