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Gratin vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gratin and potato sticks different?

  • Gratin is richer in calcium, while potato sticks are higher in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, iron, copper, manganese, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Potato sticks cover your daily need for vitamin C, 42% more than gratin.
  • Gratin contains 7 times more calcium than potato sticks. Gratin contains 119mg of calcium, while potato sticks contain 18mg.
  • Gratin is lower in saturated fat.

Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Snacks, potato sticks types were used in this article.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +561.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.4%
Contains more IronIron +254.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +381.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +263.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.116mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.403mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +3263.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.4%
Contains more FatsFats +353.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +372.9%
Contains more OtherOther +63.5%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +186.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6385.5%

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 sticks
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Potato sticks DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 17.9g 117%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 47.3mg 42%
Fats 7.59g 34.4g 41%
Potassium 396mg 1237mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 4.785mg 24%
Calories 132kcal 522kcal 20%
Iron 0.64mg 2.27mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.733g 8.88g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Copper 0.16mg 0.315mg 17%
Carbs 11.27g 53.3g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.32mg 11%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.423mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 6.16g 10%
Selenium 2.7µg 8.1µg 10%
Calcium 119mg 18mg 10%
Magnesium 20mg 64mg 10%
Sodium 433mg 633mg 9%
Phosphorus 113mg 172mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Folate 11µg 40µg 7%
Choline 34.9mg 6%
Fiber 1.8g 3.4g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.096mg 3%
Protein 5.06g 6.7g 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.99mg 3%
Net carbs 9.47g 49.9g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.116mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.403mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Potato sticks
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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.147g)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.