Spaghetti vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spaghetti and gratin
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, gratin has more calcium, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spaghetti is 43% higher.
- Spaghetti is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +877.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +255.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +173.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +716.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +642.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1540.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 2.7µg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 4.733g | 21% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 433mg | 19% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 119mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 7.59g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.174mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 396mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 113mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.161mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.116mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 11.27g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.387mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 2.149g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.993mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 132kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 5.06g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.276g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.557g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins