Gratin vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between gratin and potatoes
- Gratin has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin A; however, potatoes are higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Gratin covers your daily saturated fat needs 24% more than potatoes.
Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.
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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 | +891.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +575% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +99% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8333.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +557.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 0.025g | 21% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 6mg | 19% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 0.09g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 19.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.298mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 57mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.032mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 2.05g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 0.002g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 77kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 17.49g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.295mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 0.042g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.81mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 425mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.708g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.