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Gratin vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gratin and omelette

  • Gratin has more vitamin C and copper, while omelette has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and iron.
  • Omelette covers your daily need for cholesterol, 97% more than gratin.
  • The amount of sodium in omelette is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +154%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +570.8%
Contains more IronIron +131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +58%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +855.6%

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.
Gratin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1451.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +233.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1660.9%
Contains more OtherOther +108%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.9%
Contains more FatsFats +53.6%
~equal in Water ~76.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +882.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 23mg 313mg 97%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Selenium 2.7µg 25.8µg 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.386mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 1.289mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 2.712g 16%
Vitamin A 64µg 172µg 12%
Sodium 433mg 155mg 12%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg 11%
Protein 5.06g 10.57g 11%
Iron 0.64mg 1.48mg 11%
Copper 0.16mg 0.063mg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Phosphorus 113mg 167mg 8%
Potassium 396mg 117mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 4.843g 7%
Calcium 119mg 48mg 7%
Folate 11µg 39µg 7%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.024mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.064mg 6%
Fats 7.59g 11.66g 6%
Saturated fat 4.733g 3.319g 6%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.09mg 4%
Carbs 11.27g 0.64g 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.034mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.143mg 2%
Calories 132kcal 154kcal 1%
Net carbs 9.47g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Omelette
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Gratin
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.414g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.