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 have 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 13.137g | 79% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 6.7µg | 56% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 26.43g | 31% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 248mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 5.562g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.416mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.456mg | 14% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 6.64g | 11% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.3g | 11% |
| Folate | 132µg | 92µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 6.553g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 4.352mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.104mg | 7% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 510kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 61.3g | 4% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 120mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 698mg | 726mg | 1% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 4.03mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 59g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.18g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.491mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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?
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.