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Crouton vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crouton and Bread crumbs

  • Crouton has more Selenium, while Bread crumbs has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bread crumbs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 29% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, 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.
Crouton
Crouton
2
:
8
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Selenium +48.8%
Contains more Calcium +140.8%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.9%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.8%
Equal in Sodium - 732
Crouton
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Bread crumbs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 182% 31% 71% 18% 96% 40% 85% 120% 138%
Contains more Selenium +48.8%
Contains more Calcium +140.8%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.9%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.8%
Equal in Sodium - 732

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.
Crouton
Crouton
1
:
9
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Folate +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Crouton
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Bread crumbs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 242% 93% 125% 34% 28% 81% 44% 17%
Contains more Folate +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crouton
Crouton
2
:
3
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Equal in Carbs - 71.98
Crouton
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
Bread crumbs
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Equal in Carbs - 71.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crouton
Crouton
1
:
2
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%
Crouton
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Bread crumbs
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crouton Bread crumbs
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Bread crumbs Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 67.48g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 6.6g 5.3g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 71.98g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 395kcal Crouton
Starch 59.66g Bread crumbs
Fructose 2.46g Bread crumbs
Sugar 6.2g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 4.5g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Iron 4.08mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Magnesium 31mg 43mg Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 115mg 165mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 124mg 196mg Bread crumbs
Sodium 698mg 732mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 1.45mg Bread crumbs
Copper 0.163mg 0.255mg Bread crumbs
Manganese 0.5mg 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 37.5µg 25.2µg Crouton
Vitamin E 0.08mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.403mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.121mg Bread crumbs
Folate 132µg 107µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 6.6µg Bread crumbs
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.337mg 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.832mg 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.278mg 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.211mg 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.514mg 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.255mg 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 1.51g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 1.023g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 2.06g Bread crumbs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Bread crumbs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Crouton
55%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.