Gratin vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between gratin and fruitcake
- Gratin has more copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, phosphorus, calcium, and potassium, while fruitcake has more iron and fiber.
- Gratin covers your daily need for saturated fat, 18% more than fruitcake.
- Gratin contains 20 times more vitamin C than fruitcake. While gratin contains 9.9mg of vitamin C, fruitcake contains only 0.5mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in fruitcake is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +158.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.6% |
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 | +1880% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +192.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +446.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1104% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 3.323g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 2.07mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 1.048g | 17% |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 61.6g | 17% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 101mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 324kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 0.5mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.046mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 52mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 153mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 4.2g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 2.9g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 9.1g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 0.791mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.685g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.