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Crouton vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Crouton and Cornbread

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Crouton covers your daily Selenium needs 52% more than Cornbread.
  • Cornbread contains 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Crouton. Crouton contains 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, while Cornbread contains 0.19mg.
  • Crouton has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Croutons, plain and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.

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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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.4%
Contains more IronIron +120.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +331%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.2%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg

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 0.33% 10% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35%
Contains more FatsFats +45.2%
Contains more WaterWater +392.9%
~equal in Other ~2.26g

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
41% 38% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Cornbread Opinion
Calories 407kcal 330kcal Crouton
Protein 11.9g 6.59g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 9.58g Cornbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Net carbs 68.4g 52.16g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 54.46g Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 17mg Crouton
Calcium 76mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 124mg 133mg Cornbread
Iron 4.08mg 1.85mg Crouton
Sugar 16.05g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 2.3g Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.073mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 0.67mg Crouton
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 115mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 698mg 599mg Cornbread
Vitamin A 0IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.5mg 0.222mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 8.7µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.19mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.175mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 2.004mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg Cornbread
Folate 132µg 55µg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.224g Crouton
Choline 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 1.51g 3.732g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 3.494g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 1.963g Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.059mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.226mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.265mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.658mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.211mg 0.157mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.343mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.334mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.167mg Crouton
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Cornbread
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
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.222g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cornbread
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
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/174909/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.