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Crouton vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crouton and coleslaw different?

  • Crouton is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and fiber; however, coleslaw is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for crouton is 50% higher.
  • Crouton contains 26 times more vitamin B3 than coleslaw. While crouton contains 5.439mg of vitamin B3, coleslaw contains only 0.206mg.
  • Coleslaw has less sodium.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index (39) than crouton (72).

Croutons, plain and Fast foods, coleslaw are the varieties used 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.
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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +287.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.3%
Contains more IronIron +1754.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +986.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +535.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +475%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
~equal in Potassium ~129mg

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2540.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1152.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +393.6%
Contains more OtherOther +201.2%
Contains more FatsFats +50.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1234.9%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.599g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crouton Coleslaw
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Coleslaw DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.026mg 50%
Iron 4.08mg 0.22mg 48%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.206mg 33%
Folate 132µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 5.348g 27%
Sodium 698mg 203mg 22%
Protein 11.9g 0.95g 22%
Carbs 73.5g 14.89g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.02mg 19%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.102mg 17%
Copper 0.163mg 0.015mg 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Phosphorus 115mg 20mg 14%
Fiber 5.1g 1.9g 13%
Calories 407kcal 153kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.112mg 7%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.14mg 7%
Fats 6.6g 9.91g 5%
Magnesium 31mg 8mg 5%
Calcium 76mg 30mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.246mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 2.671g 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 12.99g N/A
Potassium 124mg 129mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Saturated fat 1.51g 1.599g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.