Pasta vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pasta and gratin?
- Pasta is higher in folate and vitamin B1, yet gratin is higher in calcium, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus.
- Gratin's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 23% more.
- Pasta has 6 times more folate than gratin. While pasta has 64µg of folate, gratin has only 11µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pasta is lower.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter types 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 IronIron | +78.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1883.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +226.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +411.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +622.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +571% |
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Protein
~5.06g
~equal in
Water
~74g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1633.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 4.733g | 21% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 433mg | 19% |
| Folate | 64µg | 11µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.064mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 119mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 396mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.174mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 7.59g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 113mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 64µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.64mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 2.149g | 5% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 11.27g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.387mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.276g | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 132kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 5.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.993mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.151mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.583g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.