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Cranberries vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cranberries and crouton

  • Cranberries have more vitamin C; however, crouton is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Crouton covers your daily selenium needs 68% more than cranberries.
  • Cranberries contain less sodium.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of cranberries is 45.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cranberries, raw 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 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +416.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55%
Contains more IronIron +1673.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +888.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +945.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37400%

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 47% 1% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 3%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5285.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +13100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 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 WaterWater +1487.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2487%
Contains more FatsFats +4976.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +514%
Contains more OtherOther +1983.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 22% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16894.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2214.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberries Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 37.5µg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.623mg 51%
Iron 0.23mg 4.08mg 48%
Folate 1µg 132µg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 5.439mg 33%
Sodium 2mg 698mg 30%
Protein 0.46g 11.9g 23%
Carbs 11.97g 73.5g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.272mg 19%
Calories 46kcal 407kcal 18%
Vitamin C 14mg 0mg 16%
Phosphorus 11mg 115mg 15%
Copper 0.056mg 0.163mg 12%
Fats 0.13g 6.6g 10%
Manganese 0.267mg 0.5mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 1.273g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.018g 3.059g 8%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.89mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 76mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.008g 1.51g 7%
Magnesium 6mg 31mg 6%
Fiber 3.6g 5.1g 6%
Vitamin K 5µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.429mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.026mg 2%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Potassium 80mg 124mg 1%
Net carbs 8.37g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 4.27g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.053mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.045mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberries 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
10%
Cranberries
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberries
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.