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Crouton vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crouton and Cheddar Cheese

  • Crouton has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 92 times less Vitamin B3 than Crouton. Crouton contains 5.439mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheddar Cheese contains 0.059mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Crouton is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 Iron +2814.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.2%
Contains more Copper +443.3%
Contains more Manganese +1751.9%
Contains more Selenium +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +834.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.7%
Contains more Zinc +309%
Equal in Sodium - 653
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +2814.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.2%
Contains more Copper +443.3%
Contains more Manganese +1751.9%
Contains more Selenium +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +834.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.7%
Contains more Zinc +309%
Equal in Sodium - 653

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2048.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9118.6%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2048.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9118.6%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2278.6%
Contains more Protein +92.2%
Contains more Fats +404.7%
Contains more Water +573.1%
Contains more Other +48.4%
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
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +2278.6%
Contains more Protein +92.2%
Contains more Fats +404.7%
Contains more Water +573.1%
Contains more Other +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 3.09g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 6.6g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 73.5g 3.09g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 404kcal Crouton
Sugar 0.48g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 0g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 4.08mg 0.14mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 27mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 124mg 76mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 653mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 0.89mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.163mg 0.03mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.027mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 28.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.029mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.059mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.41mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 132µg 27µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.337mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.832mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.278mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.211mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.514mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.255mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.917g Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 18.867g Crouton
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crouton Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.357g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.