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Gratin vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between gratin and chinese cuisine?

  • Gratin is richer in copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, yet chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin B12, folate, zinc, selenium, and iron.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
  • Gratin has 5 times more calcium than chinese cuisine. Gratin has 119mg of calcium, while chinese cuisine has 22mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.

We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +440.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.7%
Contains more IronIron +73.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.1%
~equal in Sodium ~409mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.147mg

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
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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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +309.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~63µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.161mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +43.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.9%
~equal in Water ~78.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +671.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Saturated fat 4.733g 0.978g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 2.13g 12%
Copper 0.16mg 0.049mg 12%
Calcium 119mg 22mg 10%
Folate 11µg 45µg 9%
Selenium 2.7µg 6.7µg 7%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.5mg 7%
Potassium 396mg 204mg 6%
Iron 0.64mg 1.11mg 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Phosphorus 113mg 76mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.055mg 5%
Protein 5.06g 7.08g 4%
Fats 7.59g 5.3g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.033mg 3%
Cholesterol 23mg 14mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 1.217g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.32mg 2%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11.6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.161mg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Calories 132kcal 105kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.443mg 1%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.147mg 1%
Sodium 433mg 409mg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 11.27g 7.29g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 9.47g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Vitamin A 64µg 63µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.755g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.