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Sweet roll vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sweet roll and gratin different?

  • Sweet roll is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, gratin is richer in vitamin C and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for sweet roll is 26% higher.
  • Sweet roll contains 7 times more folate than gratin. While sweet roll contains 72µg of folate, gratin contains only 11µg.
  • Gratin has less cholesterol.

Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +529.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +554.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +395%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~64µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.387mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
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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 ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more FatsFats +116.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +351.6%
Contains more WaterWater +198.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2607.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Gratin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 0.276g 48%
Selenium 17µg 2.7µg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.064mg 22%
Folate 72µg 11µg 15%
Fats 16.4g 7.59g 14%
Cholesterol 66mg 23mg 14%
Carbs 50.9g 11.27g 13%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 13%
Iron 1.6mg 0.64mg 12%
Calories 372kcal 132kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.116mg 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 9.9mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 0.993mg 9%
Potassium 111mg 396mg 8%
Copper 0.088mg 0.16mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.079g 4.733g 8%
Choline 41.3mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 2.149g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.161mg 6%
Sodium 304mg 433mg 6%
Calcium 72mg 119mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.174mg 5%
Phosphorus 76mg 113mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Protein 6.2g 5.06g 2%
Fiber 2.4g 1.8g 2%
Magnesium 17mg 20mg 1%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.69mg 1%
Net carbs 48.5g 9.47g N/A
Sugar 31.73g N/A
Vitamin A 62µg 64µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.387mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.151mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll Gratin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Sweet roll
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.654g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.