Gratin vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between gratin and chocolate
- Gratin has more vitamin B6; however, chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 96% more than gratin.
- Chocolate contains 18 times less sodium than gratin. Gratin contains 433mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +630% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1153.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +542.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +191.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +781.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +314.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +7528.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +312.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +442.8% |
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Protein
~4.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +343.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +295.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.16mg | 1.028mg | 96% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 8.02mg | 92% |
| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 18.519g | 63% |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 1.419mg | 55% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 31.28g | 36% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7g | 21% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 546kcal | 21% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 24mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 9.54g | 18% |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 61.17g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 206mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.042mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 119mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 559mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 1.092g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 0.725mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 4.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals