Crouton vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crouton and American cheese
- Crouton has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 97% more than crouton.
- American cheese contains 72 times less vitamin B3 than crouton. Crouton contains 5.439mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese contains 0.076mg.
- Crouton has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of crouton is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Croutons, plain and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +547.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +254.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1119.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1275% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +179.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +457.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4053.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7056.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1886.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +381.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +620.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +169.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.286g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 76mg | 1045mg | 97% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 641mg | 75% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 18.057g | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.015mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 0.63mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 1671mg | 42% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 31.79g | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.076mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 20.2µg | 31% |
| Folate | 132µg | 8µg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 3.7g | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.041mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 2.49mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 8.236g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.046mg | 13% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 18.13g | 12% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.234mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 407kcal | 371kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.403mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 1.286g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 973mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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