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Crouton vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Crouton and English muffins

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, however, English muffins are richer in Calcium.
  • Crouton covers your daily Selenium needs 27% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins have 2 times less Saturated Fat than Crouton. Crouton has 1.51g of Saturated Fat, while English muffins have 0.733g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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.
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +67.4%
Contains more Calcium +114.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
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 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +67.4%
Contains more Calcium +114.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Manganese - 0.505

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 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
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 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Fats +290.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +46.2%
Contains more Water +692%
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
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Fats +290.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.4%
Contains more Other +46.2%
Contains more Water +692%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +698.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +698.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 40.67g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 8.87g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 1.69g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 44.17g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 227kcal Crouton
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 3.5g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 4.08mg 4mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 24mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 92mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 109mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.89mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.163mg 0.135mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 37.5µg 22.4µg Crouton
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.477mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.25mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 4.07mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.363mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.054mg English muffins
Folate 132µg 94µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.108mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.331mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.404mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.652mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.211mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.417mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.454mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.201mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 0.383g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.498g Crouton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton English muffins
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
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffins
English muffins is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
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)
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.