Gratin vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between gratin and oatmeal?
- Gratin is richer in vitamin C, copper, and potassium, yet oatmeal is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 67% higher.
- Oatmeal contains less saturated fat.
We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +48.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +549.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +831.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +246.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +204.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +458.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +264.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
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Carbs
~11.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +449.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 5.96mg | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 0.226g | 20% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 49mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.558mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.26mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 3.025mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 1.36g | 10% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 61mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.066mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.29mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Folate | 11µg | 44µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.215mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 130µg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 2.37g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 0.391g | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 119mg | 80mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 68kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.317mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 0.426g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 11.67g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
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
14%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.507g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.