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Crouton vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Crouton and Fruitcake

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus than Fruitcake.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 65% more.
  • Crouton contains 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Fruitcake. Crouton contains 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, while Fruitcake contains 0.05mg.
  • Fruitcake contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 +130.3%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Zinc +229.6%
Contains more Copper +226%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Contains more Selenium +1775%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +130.3%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Zinc +229.6%
Contains more Copper +226%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Contains more Selenium +1775%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%

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 B1 +1146%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +587.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.8%
Contains more Folate +560%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1146%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +587.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.8%
Contains more Folate +560%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +310.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Fats +37.9%
Contains more Water +360%
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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +310.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Fats +37.9%
Contains more Water +360%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 57.9g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 2.9g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 73.5g 61.6g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 324kcal Crouton
Sugar 27.42g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 3.7g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 33mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 2.07mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 16mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 52mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 698mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.89mg 0.27mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.05mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.22mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 2µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.05mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.099mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.791mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.226mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 132µg 20µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.042mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.102mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.121mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.206mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.121mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.059mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.14mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.144mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.071mg Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crouton Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.