Gratitude and patience are different yet related virtues. Gratitude appears when a blessing is received; patience appears when a person faces hardship, restraint, or a test. One person may need both qualities in a single day.
Example 1: At the time of breaking a fast, a person thanks Allah for food.
Example 2: During the fast, the person patiently maintains good conduct despite hunger.
Example 3: If little food is available, the person avoids angry complaints and shows both patience and appreciation.
The report is not about one act replacing another. It encourages the right inward attitude and conduct in different circumstances.