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Gratin vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gratin and Red potato

  • Red potato contains less Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Gratin.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 24% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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
Gratin
4
:
6
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Calcium +1222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Copper - 0.174
Equal in Manganese - 0.173
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.7
Equal in Copper - 0.174
Equal in Manganese - 0.173

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
Gratin
3
:
7
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Gratin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Red potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +145.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
3
:
2
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Fats +4960%
Contains more Other +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +73.8%
Equal in Water - 76.67
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Fats +4960%
Contains more Other +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +73.8%
Equal in Water - 76.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
2
:
1
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Red potato
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.9%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Gratin Red potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 5.06g 2.3g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.15g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 132kcal 89kcal Gratin
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g
Calcium 119mg 9mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.7mg Red potato
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Red potato
Phosphorus 113mg 72mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 433mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.69mg 0.4mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.161mg 0.173mg Red potato
Selenium 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 10IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 1µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 9.9mg 12.6mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.05mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.341mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 11µg 27µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.023mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.075mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.074mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.109mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.12mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.035mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.091mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.115mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.039mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.002g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.043g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Red potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Gratin
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.707g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.