Crouton vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crouton and wheat Bread?
- Crouton is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and selenium, yet wheat Bread is higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, and zinc.
- Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for manganese is 38% more.
- Crouton has 2 times more folate than wheat Bread. While crouton has 132µg of folate, wheat Bread has only 86µg.
- The glycemic index of wheat Bread is lower.
We used Croutons, plain and Bread, wheat, toasted 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175.4% |
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 | +41.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +488.5% |
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:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +340.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.8% |
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Protein
~12.96g
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
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.5mg | 1.377mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.439mg | 15% |
| Folate | 132µg | 86µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 188mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.153mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 165mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.382mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 33.4µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 55.77g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 1.019g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 6.25mg | 5% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 313kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 1.47mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.198mg | 4% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 4.27g | 4% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 601mg | 4% |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 124mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 1.72g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.989g | 2% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 4.7g | 2% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 12.96g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.456mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 51.07g | N/A |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 4.09mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.42g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)