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Crouton vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crouton and Pie crust

  • Pie crust contains less Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Manganese, and Folate than Crouton.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pie crust is 32% higher.
  • Pie crust has 2 times less Zinc than Crouton. Crouton has 0.89mg of Zinc, while Pie crust has 0.4mg.
  • Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.

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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 +24.6%
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains more Zinc +122.5%
Contains more Copper +117.3%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.8%
Equal in Sodium - 753
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 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Contains more Calcium +24.6%
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains more Zinc +122.5%
Contains more Copper +117.3%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.8%
Equal in Sodium - 753

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 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.2%
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% 0% 0% 0% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.5%
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Fats +375.8%
Contains more Water +38.2%
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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +72.5%
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Fats +375.8%
Contains more Water +38.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.7%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Pie crust Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 52.1g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 6.9g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 31.4g Pie crust
Carbs 73.5g 52.1g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Fiber 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 61mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 2.22mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 15mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 86mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 64mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 753mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 0.4mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.075mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.315mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 22.9µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.392mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.213mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 2.727mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.268mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.064mg Pie crust
Folate 132µg 104µg Crouton
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.08mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.184mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.255mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.476mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.133mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.121mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.339mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.289mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.146mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 7.974g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 3.968g Pie crust

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crouton Pie crust
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
26%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Pie crust
Pie crust is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.464g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.