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Russet potato vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Russet potato and Gratin different?

  • Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Gratin is richer in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gratin is 24% higher.
  • Russet potato contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Gratin. While Russet potato contains 0.354mg of Vitamin B6, Gratin contains only 0.174mg.
  • Russet potato has less Sodium.

Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter are the varieties used 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 Iron +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Manganese +41.6%
Contains more Calcium +561.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Manganese +41.6%
Contains more Calcium +561.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Selenium +440%

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 B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.387

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +90.2%
Contains more Protein +92.4%
Contains more Fats +5738.5%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Equal in Water - 74
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 Carbs +90.2%
Contains more Protein +92.4%
Contains more Fats +5738.5%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Equal in Water - 74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.1%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 9.47g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.13g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 21.44g 11.27g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 132kcal Gratin
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Gratin
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 1.07mg 0.64mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 550mg 396mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 433mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.107mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.228mg 0.161mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 10IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.064mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.993mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.174mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 11µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.086mg 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.125mg 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.137mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.041mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.131mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.044mg 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 4.733g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.701g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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.
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.

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.