Caramel vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between caramel and crouton?
- Caramel is richer in vitamin B12, yet crouton is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, fiber, and copper.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 65% higher.
- Caramel contains less sodium.
We used Candies, caramels and Croutons, plain types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +81.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2814.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +805.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4445.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1983.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +504.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3575% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 37.5µg | 65% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 4.08mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.623mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 5.439mg | 33% |
| Folate | 4µg | 132µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.5mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 698mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.163mg | 16% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 11.9g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 1.273g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 3.059g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 1.51g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.89mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.429mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 124mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 6.6g | 2% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 382kcal | 407kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.272mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 77g | 73.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.4% |
