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Bread sticks vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bread sticks and Crouton

  • Bread sticks have more Vitamin B2, Folate, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Crouton is richer in Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Bread sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 22% more.
  • Bread sticks contain 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Crouton. Bread sticks contain 3.628g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Crouton contains 1.273g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread sticks, plain and Croutons, plain.

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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 Copper +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Equal in Iron - 4.08
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Potassium - 124
Equal in Sodium - 698
Equal in Zinc - 0.89
Equal in Selenium - 37.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Equal in Iron - 4.08
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Potassium - 124
Equal in Sodium - 698
Equal in Zinc - 0.89
Equal in Selenium - 37.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.623
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.439
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.623
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.439

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Protein - 11.9
Equal in Carbs - 73.5
Equal in Water - 5.5
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Protein - 11.9
Equal in Carbs - 73.5
Equal in Water - 5.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.51
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.51

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 65.4g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 12g 11.9g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 6.6g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 412kcal 407kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g Crouton
Fiber 3g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 22mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 4.28mg 4.08mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 31mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 115mg Bread sticks
Potassium 124mg 124mg
Sodium 713mg 698mg Crouton
Zinc 0.88mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.188mg 0.163mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.5mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 37.5µg
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.272mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.429mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.026mg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg 132µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.338mg 0.337mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.456mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.832mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.278mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg 0.211mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.586mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.514mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.255mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 1.51g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 3.059g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 1.273g Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bread sticks Crouton
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
48%
Bread sticks
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/nutrients
  2. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.