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Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat and crouton

  • Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat has more manganese, phosphorus, copper, fiber, magnesium, and zinc, while crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat's daily need coverage for manganese is 78% higher.
  • Crouton contains 4 times less magnesium than crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat. Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat contains 120mg of magnesium, while crouton contains 31mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat 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 86% 12% 33% 134% 149% 82% 156% 97% 298% 77%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +287.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +236%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.9%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166%
~equal in Sodium ~698mg

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% 22% 0% 46% 5.1% 98% 54% 45% 0% 31% 23% 16%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +657.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1136.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.439mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 76% 3% 3%
Protein: 11.34 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 75.52 g
Water: 2.59 g
Other: 2.96 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 +15%
Contains more OtherOther +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +112.4%
~equal in Protein ~11.9g
~equal in Carbs ~73.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.067 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.609 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.568 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 -29.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat Crouton DV% diff.
Manganese 2.285mg 0.5mg 78%
Selenium 14.1µg 37.5µg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.623mg 37%
Phosphorus 364mg 115mg 36%
Copper 0.447mg 0.163mg 32%
Folate 30µg 132µg 26%
Starch 61.1g 25%
Fiber 10.9g 5.1g 23%
Magnesium 120mg 31mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.272mg 19%
Zinc 2.99mg 0.89mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.568g 1.273g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.197mg 0.026mg 13%
Vitamin K 12.5µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.902mg 0.429mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.08mg 7%
Iron 3.56mg 4.08mg 7%
Potassium 373mg 124mg 7%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.609g 3.059g 4%
Calcium 39mg 76mg 4%
Sodium 745mg 698mg 2%
Fats 7.59g 6.6g 2%
Saturated fat 1.067g 1.51g 2%
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 5.439mg 1%
Protein 11.34g 11.9g 1%
Carbs 75.52g 73.5g 1%
Calories 416kcal 407kcal 0%
Net carbs 64.62g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 1.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.096g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.392mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.779mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.307mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.186mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.523mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.508mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.266mg 0.255mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.392g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat Crouton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
26%
Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat
Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat
Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat
Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat
Crackers, whole-wheat, reduced fat is relatively richer in minerals
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, whole-wheat, reduced fat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167933/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.