Potato salad vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Potato salad and Gratin?
- Potato salad is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, yet Gratin is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 17% more.
- Potato salad has 14 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Gratin. While Potato salad has 3.737g of Polyunsaturated fat, Gratin has only 0.276g.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Gratin is lower.
We used Potato salad, home-prepared 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 SeleniumSelenium | +51.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +526.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.4% |
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 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.8% |
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Fats
~7.59g
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Carbs
~11.27g
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Water
~74g
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Other
~2.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | -69.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +15.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1254% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 132kcal |
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| Protein | 2.68g | 5.06g |
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| Fats | 8.2g | 7.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 9.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.87g | 9.47g |
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| Carbs | 11.17g | 11.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 119mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 396mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.64mg |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.16mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 529mg | 433mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 264IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 64µg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.161mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 2.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.993mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.174mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 11µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.429g | 4.733g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48g | 2.149g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.276g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.284mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.443mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.381mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.254mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.151mg |
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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
12%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.304g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.