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Crouton vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crouton and Cornbread

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Copper, and Manganese, however, Cornbread has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Crouton is 58% higher.
  • Cornbread has 2 times less Copper than Crouton. Crouton has 0.163mg of Copper, while Cornbread has 0.085mg.
  • Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix).

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -14.6%
Contains more Zinc +56.1%
Contains more Copper +91.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +569.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +325.2%
Equal in Potassium - 113
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 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -14.6%
Contains more Zinc +56.1%
Contains more Copper +91.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +569.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +325.2%
Equal in Potassium - 113

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 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.7%
Contains more Folate +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
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 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.7%
Contains more Folate +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Water +41.8%
Contains more Other +40%
Equal in Carbs - 69.5
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
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Water +41.8%
Contains more Other +40%
Equal in Carbs - 69.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.1%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 63g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 7g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 73.5g 69.5g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 76mg 57mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 2.5mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 24mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 124mg 113mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 817mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 0.57mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.085mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.315mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 5.6µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.427mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.272mg
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 3.342mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 132µg 93µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.071mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.224mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.254mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.632mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.198mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.133mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.343mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.32mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.177mg Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 3.091g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 1.682g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Cornbread
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
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cornbread
Cornbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread 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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.