Gratin vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between gratin and watercress
- Gratin has more copper, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and fiber; however, watercress has more vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for watercress is 59% higher.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Watercress, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +220% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +527.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +396.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +334.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7490% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +773.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26762.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +688.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 43mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 0.027g | 21% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 41mg | 17% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 0.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 160µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.077mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 11kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 2.3g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.5g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 0.008g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.244mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 1.29g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 0.035g | 2% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 330mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 120mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.706g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.