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Crouton vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crouton and Dough

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Dough has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 16% higher.
  • Dough contains 8 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Crouton. Crouton contains 3.059g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Dough contains 0.362g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dough is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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.
Crouton
Crouton
6
:
4
Dough
Dough
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.91
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 117
Equal in Copper - 0.152
Crouton
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.91
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 117
Equal in Copper - 0.152

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.
Crouton
Crouton
2
:
8
Dough
Dough
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455
Equal in Folate - 123
Crouton
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%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455
Equal in Folate - 123

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crouton
Crouton
4
:
1
Dough
Dough
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +172.7%
Contains more Carbs +41.7%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Water +500%
Equal in Protein - 10.75
Crouton
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
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +172.7%
Contains more Carbs +41.7%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Water +500%
Equal in Protein - 10.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crouton
Crouton
2
:
1
Dough
Dough
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +745%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Crouton
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +745%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Dough Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 49.68g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 10.75g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 2.42g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 51.88g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 272kcal Crouton
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 2.2g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 52mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 3.91mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 115mg 105mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 117mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 602mg Dough
Zinc 0.89mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.163mg 0.152mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 37.5µg 28.6µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 4.817mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 132µg 123µg Crouton
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.005g Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 0.362g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.855g Crouton
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/nutrients
  2. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.