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Macadamia vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macadamia and Gratin

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Gratin has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 173% higher.
  • Gratin has 19 times less Vitamin B1 than Macadamia. Macadamia has 1.195mg of Vitamin B1, while Gratin has 0.064mg.
  • Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 more Iron +476.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Copper +372.5%
Contains more Manganese +2465.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Equal in Potassium - 396
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +476.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Copper +372.5%
Contains more Manganese +2465.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Equal in Potassium - 396

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.
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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1767.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +725%
Equal in Folate - 11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1767.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +725%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Fats +898.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Water +5341.2%
Contains more Other +82.5%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Fats +898.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Water +5341.2%
Contains more Other +82.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2639.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2639.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 7.91g 5.06g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 7.59g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 11.27g Macadamia
Calories 718kcal 132kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Gratin
Fiber 8.6g 1.8g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 3.69mg 0.64mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 20mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 113mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 5mg 433mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.69mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.16mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.161mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 2.7µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.064mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.116mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.993mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.387mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.174mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 11µg
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.37mg 0.192mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.284mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.443mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.023mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.254mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.325mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.151mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 4.733g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 2.149g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.276g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Gratin
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
43%
Macadamia
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.328g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.