Crouton vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crouton and danish pastry?
- Crouton is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, folate, fiber, and copper, yet danish pastry is higher in vitamin B12.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 36% more.
- Crouton has 5 times more fiber than danish pastry. While crouton has 5.1g of fiber, danish pastry has only 1g.
- The amount of sodium in danish pastry is lower.
- The glycemic index of danish pastry is lower.
We used Croutons, plain and Danish pastry, cheese types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +106.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +98.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.3% |
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 | +227.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +231.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +470.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +269.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.19mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 18.9µg | 34% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 1.8mg | 29% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 21.9g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 6.794g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 2mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 11.313g | 21% |
| Folate | 132µg | 60µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1g | 16% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 37.2g | 12% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 417mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 2.575g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.089mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 8g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.351mg | 6% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.304mg | 3% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 374kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 108mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 6.95g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.284g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
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.