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Crouton vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between crouton and cheeseburgers

  • Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, and fiber, while cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 33% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 3 times less fiber than crouton. Crouton contains 5.1g of fiber, while cheeseburgers contain 2g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in crouton is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; 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.
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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.2%
Contains more IronIron +50.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.2%

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.217mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.2%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.7%
Contains more FatsFats +123%
Contains more WaterWater +602.4%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 19.6µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.293mg 28%
Saturated fat 1.51g 6.473g 23%
Iron 4.08mg 2.71mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.228mg 16%
Folate 132µg 70µg 16%
Carbs 73.5g 28.03g 15%
Zinc 0.89mg 2.49mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Fiber 5.1g 2g 12%
Fats 6.6g 14.72g 12%
Protein 11.9g 16.51g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Sodium 698mg 515mg 8%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.316mg 8%
Phosphorus 115mg 161mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.363mg 7%
Copper 0.163mg 0.111mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 5.413g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Calories 407kcal 308kcal 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Calcium 76mg 119mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 1.658g 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.545mg 2%
Potassium 124mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 5.217mg 1%
Magnesium 31mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.963g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.