Crouton vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Crouton and Cracker
- Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Cracker has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% higher.
- Cracker contains 2 times less Fiber than Crouton. Crouton contains 5.1g of Fiber, while Cracker contains 2.3g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Crouton is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.
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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.
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Magnesium
+72.2%
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Zinc
+81.6%
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Copper
+56.7%
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Selenium
+459.7%
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Calcium
+57.9%
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Phosphorus
+115.7%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Potassium - 118
Equal in Sodium - 726
Equal in Manganese - 0.491
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Magnesium
+72.2%
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Zinc
+81.6%
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Copper
+56.7%
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Selenium
+459.7%
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Calcium
+57.9%
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Phosphorus
+115.7%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Potassium - 118
Equal in Sodium - 726
Equal in Manganese - 0.491
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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Vitamin B1
+49.8%
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Vitamin B3
+25%
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Folate
+43.5%
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Vitamin B2
+67.6%
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Vitamin B6
+142.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
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Vitamin B1
+49.8%
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Vitamin B3
+25%
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Folate
+43.5%
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Vitamin B2
+67.6%
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Vitamin B6
+142.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+79.2%
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Carbs
+19.9%
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Water
+75.2%
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Fats
+300.5%
Equal in Other - 2.49
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Protein
+79.2%
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Carbs
+19.9%
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Water
+75.2%
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Fats
+300.5%
Equal in Other - 2.49
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-72.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+114.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+932%
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Saturated Fat
-72.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+114.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+932%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 68.4g | 59g |
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| Protein | 11.9g | 6.64g |
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| Fats | 6.6g | 26.43g |
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| Carbs | 73.5g | 61.3g |
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| Calories | 407kcal | 510kcal |
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| Starch | 49.69g |
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| Fructose | 0.29g |
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| Sugar | 8.18g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 4.08mg | 4.03mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg | 248mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg | 118mg |
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| Sodium | 698mg | 726mg |
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| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.104mg |
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| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.491mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 6.7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.03mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.416mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 4.352mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.063mg |
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| Folate | 132µg | 92µg |
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| Vitamin K | 69.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.084mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.246mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.471mg |
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| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.103mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.112mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.331mg |
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| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.294mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.145mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.076g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 5.562g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 6.553g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 13.137g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.