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Gratin vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gratin and Water chestnuts

  • Gratin has more Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, while Water chestnuts has more Copper, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • 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 Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw.

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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 +981.8%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +103.8%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +981.8%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +103.8%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1
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 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +261.4%
Contains more Fats +7490%
Contains more Other +89.1%
Contains more Carbs +112.4%
Equal in Water - 73.46
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +261.4%
Contains more Fats +7490%
Contains more Other +89.1%
Contains more Carbs +112.4%
Equal in Water - 73.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
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 Water chestnuts
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 5.06g 1.4g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.1g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 132kcal 97kcal Gratin
Sugar 4.8g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 119mg 11mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.06mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 113mg 63mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 433mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.69mg 0.5mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.161mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 9.9mg 4mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 11µg 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.026g Water chestnuts
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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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Water chestnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Gratin
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.707g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
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 ($)
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.