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Potato chips vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and Gratin

  • Gratin contains less Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber than Potato chips.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato chips is 37% higher.
  • Gratin has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Potato chips. Potato chips has 3.827mg of Vitamin B3, while Gratin has 0.993mg.
  • Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 +154.7%
Contains more Magnesium +235%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +222%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +91.3%
Contains more Manganese +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +395.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +154.7%
Contains more Magnesium +235%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +222%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +91.3%
Contains more Manganese +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +395.8%

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 C +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.3%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.387
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 C +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.3%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.387

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +355.9%
Contains more Carbs +369.4%
Contains more Other +73.1%
Contains more Water +3794.7%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +38.3%
Contains more Fats +355.9%
Contains more Carbs +369.4%
Contains more Other +73.1%
Contains more Water +3794.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +357.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4309.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +357.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4309.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips 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 Potato chips Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 9.47g Potato chips
Protein 7g 5.06g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 7.59g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 11.27g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 132kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Gratin
Fiber 4.8g 1.8g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 1.63mg 0.64mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 20mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 113mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 396mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 433mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.69mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.16mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.161mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 2.7µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 9.9mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.064mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.116mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.993mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.387mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.174mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 11µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.07mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.192mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.419mg 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.424mg 0.381mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.254mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.325mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.151mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 4.733g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 2.149g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.276g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
59%
Potato chips
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.