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Seed vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Seed and Gratin different?

  • Seed has more Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Gratin.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Seed is 130% higher.
  • Seed contains 20 times more Selenium than Gratin. While Seed contains 55.2µg of Selenium, Gratin contains only 2.7µg.

Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Seed
10
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0
Gratin
Contains more Calcium +430.3%
Contains more Iron +1106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1575%
Contains more Phosphorus +661.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +563.8%
Contains more Copper +477.5%
Contains more Manganese +1591.3%
Contains more Selenium +1944.4%
Equal in Potassium - 396
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Calcium +430.3%
Contains more Iron +1106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1575%
Contains more Phosphorus +661.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +563.8%
Contains more Copper +477.5%
Contains more Manganese +1591.3%
Contains more Selenium +1944.4%
Equal in Potassium - 396

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.
Seed
5
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5
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +789.2%
Contains more Folate +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +518.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
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 B1 +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +789.2%
Contains more Folate +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +518.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
4
:
1
Gratin
Contains more Protein +226.9%
Contains more Fats +305%
Contains more Carbs +273.7%
Contains more Other +130.8%
Contains more Water +1175.9%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 Protein +226.9%
Contains more Fats +305%
Contains more Carbs +273.7%
Contains more Other +130.8%
Contains more Water +1175.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
3
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0
Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8474.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.149
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8474.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.149

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 16.54g 5.06g Seed
Fats 30.74g 7.59g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 11.27g Seed
Calories 486kcal 132kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g 1.8g Seed
Calcium 631mg 119mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 0.64mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 20mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 113mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 396mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 433mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 0.69mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.16mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.161mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 2.7µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.064mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.116mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.993mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 49µg 11µg Seed
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.07mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.192mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.284mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.443mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.381mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.117mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.254mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.325mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.151mg Seed
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Gratin
Saturated Fat 3.33g 4.733g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 2.149g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.276g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.403g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.

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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.