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Gratin vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gratin and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato has less Copper, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 21% more.
  • Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 Calcium +561.1%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +213.6%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +64.3%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +561.1%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +213.6%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +64.3%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%

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 A +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +206.7%
Contains more Fats +169.1%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Equal in Water - 79.62
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% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +206.7%
Contains more Fats +169.1%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Equal in Water - 79.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.2%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 5.06g 1.65g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 2.82g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 132kcal 89kcal Gratin
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 18mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.31mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 59mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 286mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.69mg 0.22mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.035mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.098mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 0.8µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 185IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 43µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.015mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.015mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.12mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 9µg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
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 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.72g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.156g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.