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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.272mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 FatsFats +22.7%
Contains more WaterWater +54.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
~equal in Carbs ~73.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Crouton 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.966g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.