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Gratin vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gratin and Cracker

  • Gratin has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 42% more.
  • Gratin is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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
5
:
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +235.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Iron +529.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.5%
Contains more Manganese +205%
Contains more Selenium +148.1%
Equal in Calcium - 120
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +235.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Iron +529.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.5%
Contains more Manganese +205%
Contains more Selenium +148.1%
Equal in Calcium - 120
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.3%
Contains more Folate +736.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.3%
Contains more Folate +736.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
1
:
Contains more Water +2256.7%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Fats +248.2%
Contains more Carbs +443.9%
Contains more Other +19.7%
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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +2256.7%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Fats +248.2%
Contains more Carbs +443.9%
Contains more Other +19.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4659.8%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4659.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 59g Cracker
Protein 5.06g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 7.59g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 11.27g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 132kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 119mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 0.64mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 396mg 118mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 726mg Gratin
Zinc 0.69mg 0.49mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.104mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 2.7µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.063mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.192mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.246mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.381mg 0.103mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.112mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.325mg 0.294mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.145mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 5.562g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.