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Crouton vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crouton and corned beef different?

  • Crouton is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, and fiber; however, corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 68% higher.
  • Crouton has less saturated fat.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than crouton (72).

Croutons, plain and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +158.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more IronIron +119.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +414.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.154mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~125mg

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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.42mg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15538.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.7%
Contains more FatsFats +187.6%
Contains more WaterWater +987.1%
~equal in Other ~2.59g

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +201.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.026mg 50%
Zinc 0.89mg 4.58mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg 33%
Folate 132µg 6µg 32%
Iron 4.08mg 1.86mg 28%
Carbs 73.5g 0.47g 24%
Saturated fat 1.51g 6.34g 22%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.022mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Fats 6.6g 18.98g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.23mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 9.22g 15%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 3.03mg 15%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Protein 11.9g 18.17g 13%
Sodium 698mg 973mg 12%
Selenium 37.5µg 32.8µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.17mg 8%
Calories 407kcal 251kcal 8%
Calcium 76mg 8mg 7%
Magnesium 31mg 12mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.67g 4%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Phosphorus 115mg 125mg 1%
Copper 0.163mg 0.154mg 1%
Potassium 124mg 145mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 0.47g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.42mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.