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Crouton vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crouton and Banana bread

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, and Manganese, while Banana bread has more Vitamin A.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% higher.
  • Banana bread contains 5 times less Fiber than Crouton. Crouton contains 5.1g of Fiber, while Banana bread contains 1.1g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Banana bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.9%
Contains more IronIron +191.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
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 5.7% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +176.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.6%
Contains more OtherOther +78.6%
Contains more FatsFats +59.1%
Contains more WaterWater +430.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Banana bread Opinion
Calories 407kcal 326kcal Crouton
Protein 11.9g 4.3g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 10.5g Banana bread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 68.4g 53.5g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 54.6g Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 14mg Crouton
Calcium 76mg 21mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 134mg Banana bread
Iron 4.08mg 1.4mg Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 1.1g Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.072mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 0.35mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 58mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 302mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 0IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 0µg 106µg Banana bread
Manganese 0.5mg 0.209mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 12.1µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.172mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.2mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 1.446mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.268mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Folate 132µg 33µg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 2.237g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 4.48g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 3.13g Banana bread
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.053mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.15mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.182mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.327mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.18mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.094mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.218mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.209mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.113mg Crouton
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Banana bread
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
35%
Crouton
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.727g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana bread
Banana bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/nutrients
  2. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.