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Red potato vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Red potato and Gratin

  • Red potato contains less Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Gratin.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 24% higher.
  • Gratin contains 2 times less Folate than Red potato. Red potato contains 27µg of Folate, while Gratin contains 11µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Red potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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.
Red potato
Red potato
6
:
4
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Calcium +1222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Copper - 0.16
Equal in Manganese - 0.161
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Calcium +1222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Copper - 0.16
Equal in Manganese - 0.161

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.
Red potato
Red potato
7
:
3
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Red potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Gratin
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 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red potato
Red potato
2
:
3
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Carbs +73.8%
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Fats +4960%
Contains more Other +61.2%
Equal in Water - 74
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Gratin
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 Carbs +73.8%
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Fats +4960%
Contains more Other +61.2%
Equal in Water - 74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red potato
Red potato
1
:
2
Gratin
Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.9%
Red potato
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 9.47g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.15g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 19.59g 11.27g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 132kcal Gratin
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g
Calcium 9mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.7mg 0.64mg Red potato
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 545mg 396mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 433mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.174mg 0.16mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.161mg Red potato
Selenium 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 10IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 12.6mg 9.9mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.064mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.993mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.174mg Red potato
Folate 27µg 11µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.075mg 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.109mg 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.12mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.035mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.091mg 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.115mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.039mg 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 4.733g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red potato 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
17%
Red potato
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.707g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.