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Gratin vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gratin and Chocolate ice cream

  • Gratin has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Gratin covers your daily need of Sodium 16% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Gratin contains 14 times more Vitamin C than Chocolate ice cream. While Gratin contains 9.9mg of Vitamin C, Chocolate ice cream contains only 0.7mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate ice cream is lower.

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

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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 Potassium +59%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +15%
Contains more Iron +45.3%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Equal in Calcium - 109
Equal in Phosphorus - 107
Equal in Selenium - 2.5
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 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +15%
Contains more Iron +45.3%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Equal in Calcium - 109
Equal in Phosphorus - 107
Equal in Selenium - 2.5

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 C +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Water +32.9%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +150.2%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Water +32.9%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +150.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 5.06g 3.8g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 11.27g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 132kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 109mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 20mg 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 113mg 107mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 249mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.58mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.135mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.14mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 2.5µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0.7mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.042mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.226mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.055mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 34mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 6.8g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Chocolate ice cream
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.