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Gratin vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gratin and Russet potato different?

  • Gratin is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gratin is 24% higher.

Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +561.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Iron +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Manganese +41.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +561.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Iron +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Manganese +41.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
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%
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% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.4%
Contains more Fats +5738.5%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +90.2%
Equal in Water - 74.45
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +92.4%
Contains more Fats +5738.5%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +90.2%
Equal in Water - 74.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 5.06g 2.63g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.13g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 132kcal 97kcal Gratin
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 119mg 18mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 113mg 71mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 433mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.69mg 0.35mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.107mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 2.7µg 0.5µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 10IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 1µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 9.9mg 8.3mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.048mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.38mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 11µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.027mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.086mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.085mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.125mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.137mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.041mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.104mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.131mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.044mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.003g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.054g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.701g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.