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Gratin vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gratin and Corn

  • Gratin has more Copper, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Corn has more Vitamin B5.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 23% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
7
:
3
Corn
Contains more Calcium +3866.7%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.8%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +226.5%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.167
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +3866.7%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.8%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +226.5%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.167

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
4
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6
Corn
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.7%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 263
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.7%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 263

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
4
:
1
Corn
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +406%
Contains more Other +197.1%
Contains more Carbs +86.2%
Equal in Water - 73.41
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +406%
Contains more Other +197.1%
Contains more Carbs +86.2%
Equal in Water - 73.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
1
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2
Corn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.5%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Corn Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 18.58g Corn
Protein 5.06g 3.41g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 1.5g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 20.98g Corn
Calories 132kcal 96kcal Gratin
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 2.4g Corn
Calcium 119mg 3mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.45mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Corn
Phosphorus 113mg 77mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 218mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.69mg 0.62mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.049mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.167mg Corn
Selenium 2.7µg 0.2µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 263IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 13µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 9.9mg 5.5mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.057mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.139mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.023mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.133mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.133mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.358mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.141mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.069mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.155mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.191mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.091mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Corn
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.374g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn
Corn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.536g)
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.

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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.