Potatoes, Au Gratin, Home-prepared From Recipe Using Margarine

Serving Size 1 cup

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Potatoes, Au Gratin, Home-prepared From Recipe Using Margarine with a serving size of 1 cup has a total of 323.4 calories with 18.6 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 245 grams of food and contains 167.4 calories from fat. This item is classified as vegetables and vegetable products foods.

This food is a good source of copper, vitamin c, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, valine and histidine but is high in sodium and saturated fats. Potatoes, Au Gratin, Home-prepared From Recipe Using Margarine is a high fat food because 51.76% of the total calories in this serving come from fat. Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats.

Sodium 44% of DV

A serving of 245 grams of potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 44% of the recommended daily intake of sodium.

Copper 43% of DV

A serving of 245 grams of potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 43% of the recommended daily needs of copper.

Vitamin C 40% of DV

A serving of 245 grams of potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 40% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin c.

Tryptophan 52% of DV

A serving of 245 grams of potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 52% of the recommended daily needs of tryptophan.

Threonine 36% of DV

A serving of 245 grams of potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 36% of the recommended daily needs of threonine.

Isoleucine 56% of DV

A serving of 245 grams of potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 56% of the recommended daily needs of isoleucine.

Leucine 39% of DV

A serving of 245 grams of potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 39% of the recommended daily needs of leucine.

Lysine 38% of DV

A serving of 245 grams of potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 38% of the recommended daily needs of lysine.

Valine 51% of DV

A serving of 245 grams of potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 51% of the recommended daily needs of valine.

Histidine 41% of DV

A serving of 245 grams of potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 41% of the recommended daily needs of histidine.

Saturated Fats 43% of DV

A serving of 245 grams of potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine has 43% of the recommended daily intake of saturated fats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (245 g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 323.4 Calories from Fat 167
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.6g 29%
Saturated Fat 8.7g 43%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 36.8mg 12%
Sodium 1060.9mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 27.6g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g 18%
Sugars 0g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 40%
Calcium 22% Iron 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

NutrientAmountDV %
Vitamin A686 IU14%
Vitamin A, RAE156.8 µg17%
Beta Carotene117.6 µg-
Vitamin B-120 µg0%
Vitamin B-60.43 mg25%
Vitamin C24.26 mg40%
Vitamin D0 IU0%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

NutrientAmountDV %
Carbohydrate27.61 g9%
Fiber4.41 g18%

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Fat18.6 g29%
Saturated Fats8.65 g43%
→ Butyric Acid0.37 g-
→ Caproic Acid0.19 g-
→ Caprylic Acid0.11 g-
→ Capric Acid0.23 g-
→ Lauric Acid0.22 g-
→ Myristic Acid1.17 g-
→ Palmitic Acid4.16 g-
→ Stearic Acid1.89 g-
Monounsaturated Fats6.34 g-
→ Palmitoleic Acid0.33 g-
→ Oleic Acid 5.85 g-
Polyunsaturated Fats2.64 g-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)2.4 g-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)0.25 g-

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Protein12.4 g24%
→ Alanine0.38 g-
→ Arginine0.5 g-
→ Aspartic acid1.39 g-
→ Cystine0.11 g-
→ Glutamic acid2.8 g-
→ Glycine0.28 g-
→ Histidine0.37 g41%
→ Isoleucine0.7 g56%
→ Leucine1.09 g39%
→ Lysine0.93 g38%
→ Methionine0.29 g23%
→ Phenylalanine0.62 g29%
→ Proline1.13 g-
→ Serine0.67 g-
→ Threonine0.47 g36%
→ Tryptophan0.17 g52%
→ Tyrosine0.56 g23%
→ Valine0.8 g51%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

NutrientAmountDV %
Calcium291.55 mg22%
Copper0.39 mg43%
Iron1.57 mg9%
Magnesium49 mg12%
Manganese0.39 mg17%
Phosphorus276.85 mg22%
Potassium970.2 mg21%
Selenium6.62 µg12%
Sodium1060.85 mg44%
Zinc1.69 mg15%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

NutrientAmountDV %
Cholesterol36.75 mg12%

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

NutrientAmountDV %
Ash5.12 g-
Water181.3 g-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Potatoes, Au Gratin, Home-prepared From Recipe Using Margarine with 323.4calories? A brisk walk for 70 minutes, jogging for 33 minutes, or hiking for 54 minutes will help your burn off the calories in potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using margarine.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical ActivityBurn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less67 minutes
Dancing59 minutes
Golfing59 minutes
Hiking54 minutes
Light Gardening59 minutes
Stretching108 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph70 minutes
Weight Training - light workout90 minutes
Aerobics40 minutes
Basketball44 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more33 minutes
Running - 5 mph33 minutes
Swimming38 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph43 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout44 minutes
Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

  • Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
  • A variety of whole fruits
  • Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
  • Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
  • Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
  • Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium