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Apricot vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between apricots and crouton

  • Apricots have more vitamin A, while crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 68% more than apricots.
  • The amount of sodium in apricots is lower.
  • Apricots have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apricots is 34, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apricots, raw and Croutons, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +210%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.6%
Contains more IronIron +946.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +109%
Contains more ZincZinc +345%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +549.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37400%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1976.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +806.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +1470%
Contains more ProteinProtein +750%
Contains more FatsFats +1592.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +561%
Contains more OtherOther +237.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1699.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1553.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 37.5µg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.623mg 49%
Iron 0.39mg 4.08mg 46%
Folate 9µg 132µg 31%
Sodium 1mg 698mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 5.439mg 30%
Carbs 11.12g 73.5g 21%
Protein 1.4g 11.9g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.272mg 18%
Manganese 0.077mg 0.5mg 18%
Calories 48kcal 407kcal 18%
Phosphorus 23mg 115mg 13%
Fiber 2g 5.1g 12%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Fats 0.39g 6.6g 10%
Copper 0.078mg 0.163mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 1.273g 8%
Saturated fat 0.027g 1.51g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.17g 3.059g 7%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 6%
Calcium 13mg 76mg 6%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.89mg 6%
Magnesium 10mg 31mg 5%
Potassium 259mg 124mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.429mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.026mg 2%
Fructose 0.94g 1%
Choline 2.8mg 1%
Net carbs 9.12g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 9.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot Crouton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Apricot
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.483g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/nutrients
  2. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.