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Crouton vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crouton and Crackers

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Crackers has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% higher.
  • Crackers contain 2 times less Fiber than Crouton. Crouton contains 5.1g of Fiber, while Crackers contain 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.
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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +459.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.7%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg
~equal in Iron ~4.03mg
~equal in Sodium ~726mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.491mg

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.9%
Contains more WaterWater +75.2%
Contains more FatsFats +300.5%
~equal in Other ~2.49g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +114.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Crouton Crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Crackers Opinion
Calories 407kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 11.9g 6.64g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 68.4g 59g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 61.3g Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 18mg Crouton
Calcium 76mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 124mg 118mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 4.03mg Crouton
Sugar 8.18g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 2.3g Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.104mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 0.49mg Crouton
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 115mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 698mg 726mg Crouton
Vitamin E 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.5mg 0.491mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 6.7µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.416mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 4.352mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.417mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.063mg Crackers
Vitamin K 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 132µg 92µg Crouton
Trans Fat 1.076g Crouton
Choline 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 1.51g 5.562g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.084mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.193mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.246mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.471mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.103mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.112mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.331mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.294mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.145mg Crouton
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers 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.

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.