Milk vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between milk and gratin
- Milk has more vitamin B12 and vitamin D; however, gratin is higher in copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, and fiber.
- Gratin covers your daily saturated fat needs 21% more than milk.
- Milk has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2033.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5266.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +967.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +370.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +682.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +675.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +688.6% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 4.733g | 19% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 433mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.16mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.174mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 7.59g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.64mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 396mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.161mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 23mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.993mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 2.149g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.116mg | 5% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 132kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 113mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 5.06g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 11.27g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.276g | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.387mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 119mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 64µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.1g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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