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Crouton vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crouton and Chocolate cake

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, and Manganese in Crouton is higher than in Chocolate cake.
  • Crouton covers your daily need of Selenium 47% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Crouton contains 5 times more Folate than Chocolate cake. While Crouton contains 132µg of Folate, Chocolate cake contains only 27µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croutons, plain and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Iron +153.4%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Selenium +215.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +27%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Iron +153.4%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Selenium +215.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +27%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 106

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 B1 +341.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Carbs +37.6%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Fats +128.8%
Contains more Water +343.6%
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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Carbs +37.6%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Fats +128.8%
Contains more Water +343.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.9%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 51.8g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 5.3g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 73.5g 53.4g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 371kcal Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 1.6g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 60mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 1.61mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 115mg 106mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 698mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.89mg 0.69mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.5mg 0.28mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 11.9µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.141mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.213mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 1.137mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.304mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 132µg 27µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.068mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.202mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.24mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.407mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.268mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.116mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.265mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.283mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.12mg Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 5.43g Crouton
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crouton Chocolate cake
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
38%
Crouton
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.