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Crackers vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crackers and Crouton

  • Crackers have more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Crouton have more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% higher.
  • Crouton contains 4 times less Saturated Fat than Crackers. Crackers contain 5.562g of Saturated Fat, while Crouton contains 1.51g.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +57.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +459.7%
~equal in Potassium ~124mg
~equal in Iron ~4.08mg
~equal in Sodium ~698mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.5mg

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.429mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +300.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.9%
Contains more WaterWater +75.2%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +114.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +932%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Crouton Opinion
Calories 510kcal 407kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 26.43g 6.6g Crackers
Net carbs 59g 68.4g Crouton
Carbs 61.3g 73.5g Crouton
Magnesium 18mg 31mg Crouton
Calcium 120mg 76mg Crackers
Potassium 118mg 124mg Crouton
Iron 4.03mg 4.08mg Crouton
Sugar 8.18g Crouton
Fiber 2.3g 5.1g Crouton
Copper 0.104mg 0.163mg Crouton
Zinc 0.49mg 0.89mg Crouton
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 115mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 698mg Crouton
Vitamin E 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 6.7µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.272mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.026mg Crackers
Vitamin K 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 132µg Crouton
Trans Fat 1.076g Crouton
Choline 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 5.562g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 3.059g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.273g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.193mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.471mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.103mg 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.112mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.294mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.145mg 0.255mg Crouton
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.