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Gratin vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gratin and pound cake

  • Gratin has more copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium, while pound cake has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Pound cake covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 15% more than gratin.
  • The amount of cholesterol in gratin is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +281%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.4%
Contains more IronIron +131.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
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.
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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +281.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~70µg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +186%
Contains more OtherOther +35.9%
Contains more FatsFats +83.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +376%
~equal in Protein ~5g

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1138.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.811g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 3.419g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.192mg 153mg 15%
Carbs 11.27g 53.64g 14%
Cholesterol 23mg 66mg 14%
Copper 0.16mg 0.042mg 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Calories 132kcal 353kcal 11%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg 11%
Iron 0.64mg 1.48mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.036mg 11%
Fats 7.59g 13.96g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.249mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.173mg 9%
Folate 11µg 42µg 8%
Potassium 396mg 149mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Calcium 119mg 47mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0.6g 5%
Phosphorus 113mg 140mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Selenium 2.7µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.615mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 8mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 3.02g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.485mg 2%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.11mg 2%
Sodium 433mg 377mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.43mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin A 64µg 70µg 1%
Protein 5.06g 5g 0%
Net carbs 9.47g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Saturated fat 4.733g 4.811g 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.