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

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What are the differences between crackers, whole-wheat and crouton?

  • Crackers, whole-wheat is higher in manganese, phosphorus, copper, fiber, magnesium, and zinc, yet crouton is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Crackers, whole-wheat's daily need coverage for manganese is 72% more.
  • Crackers, whole-wheat has 4 times more magnesium than crouton. While crackers, whole-wheat has 110mg of magnesium, crouton has only 31mg.

We used Crackers, whole-wheat and Croutons, plain types in this article.

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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 79% 11% 30% 125% 140% 72% 142% 92% 281% 55%
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 +254.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +330.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more IronIron +22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +271.3%
~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% 28% 0% 46% 4.8% 87% 50% 43% 0% 68% 21% 15%
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 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +611.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +371.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 14% 70% 3% 3%
Protein: 10.58 g
Fats: 14.13 g
Carbs: 69.55 g
Water: 2.94 g
Other: 2.8 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 +114.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more WaterWater +87.1%
~equal in Carbs ~73.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 27% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.248 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.945 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 +445.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.059g

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 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 Crouton DV% diff.
Manganese 2.152mg 0.5mg 72%
Selenium 10.1µg 37.5µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.945g 1.273g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.623mg 37%
Phosphorus 331mg 115mg 31%
Copper 0.42mg 0.163mg 29%
Folate 28µg 132µg 26%
Starch 57g 23%
Vitamin K 27.2µg 23%
Fiber 10.3g 5.1g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.272mg 19%
Magnesium 110mg 31mg 19%
Zinc 2.63mg 0.89mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.026mg 12%
Fats 14.13g 6.6g 12%
Iron 3.34mg 4.08mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.41mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.832mg 0.429mg 8%
Potassium 345mg 124mg 7%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Vitamin B3 4.63mg 5.439mg 5%
Calcium 36mg 76mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.063g 1.51g 3%
Protein 10.58g 11.9g 3%
Calories 427kcal 407kcal 1%
Carbs 69.55g 73.5g 1%
Net carbs 59.25g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 1.19g N/A
Sodium 704mg 698mg 0%
Trans fat 0.199g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 3.248g 3.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.301mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.364mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.703mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.271mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.17mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.465mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.238mg 0.255mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.831g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.063g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers, whole-wheat 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
28%
Crackers, whole-wheat
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Crackers, whole-wheat
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.553g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers, whole-wheat
Crackers, whole-wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers, whole-wheat
Crackers, whole-wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers, whole-wheat
Crackers, whole-wheat 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172749/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.