Wheat vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat and gratin different?
- Wheat has more selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, and magnesium than gratin.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat is 158% higher.
- Wheat contains 19 times more manganese than gratin. While wheat contains 3.012mg of manganese, gratin contains only 0.161mg.
- Wheat has less saturated fat.
Wheat, durum 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +620% |
| Contains more IronIron | +450% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +502.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +349.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1770.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3211.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +554.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +578.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +531.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +207.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +576.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +524.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 2.7µg | 158% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.161mg | 124% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 113mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.16mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 0.993mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 0.64mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 0.69mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 20mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.064mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 11.27g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 4.733g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.174mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 433mg | 19% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 5.06g | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.387mg | 11% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 132kcal | 10% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 119mg | 9% |
| Folate | 43µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 7.59g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 2.149g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.276g | 5% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 396mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 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
34%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.279g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)