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Crouton vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crouton and Cheeseburger

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Fiber, while Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% higher.
  • Cheeseburger contains 3 times less Fiber than Crouton. Crouton contains 5.1g of Fiber, while Cheeseburger contains 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.
Contains more Iron +50.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.3%
Contains more Calcium +56.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +179.8%
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 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Iron +50.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.3%
Contains more Calcium +56.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +179.8%

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 +112.6%
Contains more Folate +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.217
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 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.6%
Contains more Folate +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.217

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +162.2%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +123%
Contains more Water +602.4%
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
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 Carbs +162.2%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +123%
Contains more Water +602.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.2%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 26.03g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 6.6g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 73.5g 28.03g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 308kcal Crouton
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 2g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 4.08mg 2.71mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 26mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 124mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 698mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.89mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.163mg 0.111mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.316mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 19.6µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.293mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 5.217mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 132µg 70µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.337mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.832mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.278mg 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.211mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.514mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.255mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.57g Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 6.473g Crouton
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Cheeseburger
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
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
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 - 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.