The Best Au Gratin Potatoes has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Riboflavin.
The food contains 35.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 20.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to French cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 31, for The Best Au Gratin Potatoes, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 61% | |
Calories from Carbs | 25% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1315 IU | 26.3% | ||
Vitamin C | 35.3 mg | 58.9% | ||
Vitamin D | 44 IU | 11% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.64 mg | 2.1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.46 mg | 30.4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.35 mg | 20.5% | ||
Niacin | 3.7 mg | 18.5% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.68 mg | 34.1% | ||
Folate | 38.4 mcg | 9.6% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.7 mcg | 11.7% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.98 mg | 9.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 359 mg | 35.9% | ||
Iron | 2 mg | 11.1% | ||
Magnesium | 62 mg | 15.5% | ||
Phosphorus | 415 mg | 41.5% | ||
Potassium | 940.8 mg | 26.9% | ||
Sodium | 720.7 mg | 30% | ||
Zinc | 2.6 mg | 17% | ||
Copper | 0.24 mg | 12% | ||
Manganese | 0.29 mg | 14.3% | ||
Selenium | 11.6 mcg | 16.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 11.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 15.6% | ||
Sugars | 2.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 20.8 g | 41.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 38.7 g | 59.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 115.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.7 g 59.5%
Saturated Fat 23.1 g 115.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 142 mg 47.3%
Sodium 720.7 mg 30%
Total Carbohydrates 35.1 g 11.7%
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%
Sugars 2.4 g
Protein 20.8 g 41.6%
Vitamin A 26.3% Vitamin C 58.9%
Calcium 35.9% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 168
Protein 8.4 g | Carbs 24.7 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 277
Protein 20.8 g | Carbs 13.5 g | Fat 15.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 243
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 23.1 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 142
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 18.5 g | Fat 4.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 322
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 11.1 g | Fat 27.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 28
Protein 0.8 g | Carbs 4.9 g | Fat 0.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 91
Protein 3 g | Carbs 16.5 g | Fat 1.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 145
Protein 4.4 g | Carbs 26.4 g | Fat 2.8 g