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Chocolate vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate and Crouton

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 96% higher.
  • Crouton has 12 times less Saturated Fat than Chocolate. Chocolate has 18.519g of Saturated Fat, while Crouton has 1.51g.

Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Contains more Iron +96.6%
Contains more Magnesium +371%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +350.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +125.8%
Contains more Copper +530.7%
Contains more Manganese +183.8%
Contains more Calcium +35.7%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Iron +96.6%
Contains more Magnesium +371%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +350.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +125.8%
Contains more Copper +530.7%
Contains more Manganese +183.8%
Contains more Calcium +35.7%
Contains more Selenium +1150%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2392%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +650.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2392%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +650.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +373.9%
Contains more Protein +143.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Water +467%
Contains more Other +47.1%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Fats +373.9%
Contains more Protein +143.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Water +467%
Contains more Other +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.6%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 4.88g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 31.28g 6.6g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 546kcal 407kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Crouton
Fiber 7g 5.1g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 8.02mg 4.08mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 31mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 115mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 124mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 698mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.89mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.163mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.5mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.026mg Chocolate
Folate 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.112g Crouton
Saturated Fat 18.519g 1.51g Crouton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 3.059g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.273g Crouton
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Crouton
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
10%
Chocolate
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 674mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.