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Crouton vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between crouton and chocolate ice cream

  • Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and fiber; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 64% more.
  • Crouton contains 24 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. Crouton contains 5.439mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate ice cream contains 0.226mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more IronIron +338.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2306.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +213.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.6%
Contains more OtherOther +92.3%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +912.7%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.21g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 2.5µg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.042mg 48%
Iron 4.08mg 0.93mg 39%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.226mg 33%
Folate 132µg 16µg 29%
Sodium 698mg 76mg 27%
Saturated fat 1.51g 6.8g 24%
Protein 11.9g 3.8g 16%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.14mg 16%
Fiber 5.1g 1.2g 16%
Carbs 73.5g 28.2g 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Calories 407kcal 216kcal 10%
Fats 6.6g 11g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.41g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.194mg 6%
Potassium 124mg 249mg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.58mg 3%
Copper 0.163mg 0.135mg 3%
Calcium 76mg 109mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.554mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Phosphorus 115mg 107mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 27g N/A
Magnesium 31mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 3.21g 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.