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Potato pancake vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between potato pancake and gratin

  • Potato pancake has more vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1; however, gratin is higher in calcium.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily cholesterol needs 24% more than gratin.
  • Gratin has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato pancakes 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Gratin
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.69mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Gratin
Gratin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +272.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Gratin
Gratin
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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 ProteinProtein +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +94.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.8%
Contains more OtherOther +72.1%
Contains more WaterWater +54.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Gratin
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2623.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Gratin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.276g 48%
Cholesterol 95mg 23mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.174mg 21%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 9.9mg 20%
Sodium 764mg 433mg 14%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Iron 1.67mg 0.64mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Fats 14.76g 7.59g 11%
Selenium 8.9µg 2.7µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.496g 4.733g 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Calcium 32mg 119mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.064mg 8%
Folate 41µg 11µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.387mg 7%
Calories 268kcal 132kcal 7%
Potassium 622mg 396mg 7%
Fiber 3.3g 1.8g 6%
Carbs 27.81g 11.27g 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 64µg 4%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.161mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.116mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.993mg 4%
Magnesium 36mg 20mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 2.149g 4%
Phosphorus 128mg 113mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.18mg 0.16mg 2%
Protein 6.08g 5.06g 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 9.47g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.69mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.151mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Gratin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Potato pancake
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.237g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.