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.
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Selenium
+51.9%
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Calcium
+526.3%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+117.3%
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Potassium
+55.9%
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Sodium
-18.1%
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Zinc
+122.6%
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Copper
+35.6%
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Manganese
+59.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
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Selenium
+51.9%
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Calcium
+526.3%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+117.3%
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Potassium
+55.9%
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Sodium
-18.1%
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Zinc
+122.6%
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Copper
+35.6%
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Manganese
+59.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
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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Vitamin B1
+20.3%
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Vitamin B5
+38%
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Vitamin A
+68.2%
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Vitamin B2
+93.3%
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Vitamin B3
+11.6%
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Vitamin B6
+23.4%
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Folate
+57.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 9.9
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Vitamin B1
+20.3%
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Vitamin B5
+38%
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Vitamin A
+68.2%
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Vitamin B2
+93.3%
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Vitamin B3
+11.6%
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Vitamin B6
+23.4%
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Folate
+57.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 9.9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+88.8%
Equal in Fats - 7.59
Equal in Carbs - 11.27
Equal in Water - 74
Equal in Other - 2.08
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
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1.95 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
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Protein
+88.8%
Equal in Fats - 7.59
Equal in Carbs - 11.27
Equal in Water - 74
Equal in Other - 2.08
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-69.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1254%
Saturated Fat:
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.737 g
Saturated Fat:
4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.276 g
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Saturated Fat
-69.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.4%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.87g | 9.47g |
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| Protein | 2.68g | 5.06g |
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| Fats | 8.2g | 7.59g |
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| Carbs | 11.17g | 11.27g |
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| Calories | 143kcal | 132kcal |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 119mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 396mg |
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| Sodium | 529mg | 433mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.16mg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.161mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 2.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 264IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 9.9mg |
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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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| 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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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23mg |
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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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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
14%
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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 contains less Sodium?
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
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.