Crouton vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Crouton and Saltine cracker different?
- Crouton is higher in Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 46% higher.
- Crouton contains 22 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Saltine cracker. While Crouton contains 3.059g of Monounsaturated Fat, Saltine cracker contains only 0.142g.
- Saltine cracker has less Saturated Fat.
Croutons, plain and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+245.5%
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Magnesium
+19.2%
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Sodium
-17.8%
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Copper
+12.4%
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Selenium
+75.2%
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Iron
+89.2%
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Manganese
+27.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
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Calcium
+245.5%
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Magnesium
+19.2%
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Sodium
-17.8%
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Copper
+12.4%
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Selenium
+75.2%
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Iron
+89.2%
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Manganese
+27.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
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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Vitamin B1
+20.3%
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Vitamin B2
+116.9%
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Vitamin B6
+226.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.714
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
Equal in Folate - 124
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Vitamin B1
+20.3%
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Vitamin B2
+116.9%
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Vitamin B6
+226.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.714
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
Equal in Folate - 124
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+13.3%
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Fats
+312.5%
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Water
+61.8%
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Other
+13.6%
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Carbs
+12%
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
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2.5 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
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Protein
+13.3%
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Fats
+312.5%
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Water
+61.8%
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+13.6%
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Carbs
+12%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2054.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+85.8%
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Saturated Fat
-83.8%
Saturated Fat:
1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.273 g
Saturated Fat:
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.685 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2054.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+85.8%
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Saturated Fat
-83.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 68.4g | 79.6g |
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| Protein | 11.9g | 10.5g |
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| Fats | 6.6g | 1.6g |
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| Carbs | 73.5g | 82.3g |
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| Calories | 407kcal | 393kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 22mg |
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| Iron | 4.08mg | 7.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg | 115mg |
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| Sodium | 698mg | 849mg |
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| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.145mg |
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| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.637mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 21.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.518mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 5.714mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.085mg |
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| Folate | 132µg | 124µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.287mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.378mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.514mg |
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| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.224mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 0.244g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 0.142g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.685g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.266g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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