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Salsify vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salsify and Gratin

  • Salsify has more Fiber, while Gratin has more Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 23% higher.
  • Gratin contains 2 times less Fiber than Salsify. Salsify contains 3.1g of Fiber, while Gratin contains 1.8g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Salsify is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
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Gratin
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Contains more Calcium +153.2%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.8%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Contains more Calcium +153.2%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.8%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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 B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
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 B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Gratin
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Contains more Protein +85.3%
Contains more Fats +4364.7%
Contains more Other +181.1%
Equal in Water - 74
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 +36.3%
Contains more Protein +85.3%
Contains more Fats +4364.7%
Contains more Other +181.1%
Equal in Water - 74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 9.47g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.17g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 15.36g 11.27g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 132kcal Gratin
Sugar 2.9g Gratin
Fiber 3.1g 1.8g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.55mg 0.64mg Gratin
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Gratin
Phosphorus 56mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 283mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 16mg 433mg Salsify
Zinc 0.3mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.07mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.21mg 0.161mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 4.6mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.116mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.174mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 11µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g 4.733g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Salsify
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.692g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.