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Gratin vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between gratin and potato pancake

  • Gratin has more calcium; however, potato pancake is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily cholesterol needs 24% more than gratin.
  • Potato pancake contains 4 times less calcium than gratin. Gratin contains 119mg of calcium, while potato pancake contains 32mg.
  • Potato pancake has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Potato pancakes.

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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.
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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg

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.
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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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +272.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +54.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +94.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.8%
Contains more OtherOther +72.1%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2623.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 7.516g 48%
Cholesterol 23mg 95mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.448mg 21%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 27.6mg 20%
Sodium 433mg 764mg 14%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Iron 0.64mg 1.67mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Fats 7.59g 14.76g 11%
Selenium 2.7µg 8.9µg 11%
Saturated fat 4.733g 2.496g 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Calcium 119mg 32mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.158mg 8%
Folate 11µg 41µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.757mg 7%
Calories 132kcal 268kcal 7%
Potassium 396mg 622mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 3.3g 6%
Carbs 11.27g 27.81g 6%
Vitamin A 64µg 32µg 4%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.26mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.173mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.672mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 36mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 3.73g 4%
Phosphorus 113mg 128mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Copper 0.16mg 0.18mg 2%
Protein 5.06g 6.08g 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 9.47g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Zinc 0.69mg 0.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.237g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.