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Veal vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Veal and Gratin?

  • Gratin has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Veal.
  • Veal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% higher.
  • Veal has 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Gratin. Veal has 8.03mg of Vitamin B3, while Gratin has 0.993mg.
  • Gratin contains less Cholesterol.

We used Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
Veal
6
:
4
Gratin
Contains more Iron +54.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +460.9%
Contains more Selenium +407.4%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Manganese +360%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +54.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +460.9%
Contains more Selenium +407.4%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Manganese +360%

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.
Veal
8
:
2
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
Equal in Folate - 11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
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 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
1
:
4
Gratin
Contains more Protein +381.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Fats - 7.59
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 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 +381.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Fats - 7.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
3
:
0
Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.3%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 24.38g 5.06g Veal
Fats 7.56g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 0g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 172kcal 132kcal Veal
Fiber 0g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 17mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.99mg 0.64mg Veal
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Veal
Phosphorus 217mg 113mg Veal
Potassium 337mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 83mg 433mg Veal
Zinc 3.87mg 0.69mg Veal
Copper 0.103mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.035mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 13.7µg 2.7µg Veal
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.15mg Veal
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.064mg Veal
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.116mg Veal
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 0.993mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.387mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.174mg Veal
Folate 11µg 11µg
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 0µg Veal
Vitamin K 1.2µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.07mg Veal
Threonine 1.065mg 0.192mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.284mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg 0.443mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg 0.381mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg 0.117mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 0.254mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg 0.325mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg 0.151mg Veal
Cholesterol 103mg 23mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 3.04g 4.733g Veal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g 2.149g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 0.276g Veal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal 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
47%
Veal
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.693g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.