Spread vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between spread and gratin?
- Spread is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1, yet gratin is richer in vitamin C, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Spread's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 47% higher.
- Spread has 4 times more selenium than gratin. Spread has 9.7µg of selenium, while gratin has 2.7µg.
- Gratin contains less sodium.
We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +23.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +259.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +891.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +519.2% |
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 Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
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Carbs
~11.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +252.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +829.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 433mg | 25% |
| Fats | 17.34g | 7.59g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 0.276g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 2.149g | 14% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 2.7µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 119mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.064mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 396mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 113mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 4.733g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.161mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 0.993mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.66g | 5.06g | 5% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 132kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 64µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.387mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.116mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 11.27g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
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
30%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.