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Crouton vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between crouton and dough

  • Crouton has more selenium, fiber, and monounsaturated fat, while dough has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 16% higher.
  • Dough contains 8 times less monounsaturated fat than crouton. Crouton contains 3.059g of monounsaturated fat, while dough contains 0.362g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in dough is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Potassium ~117mg
~equal in Iron ~3.91mg
~equal in Copper ~0.152mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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%
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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% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.455mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~123µg

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
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +172.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.7%
Contains more OtherOther +28.2%
Contains more WaterWater +500%
~equal in Protein ~10.75g

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
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +745%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Dough DV% diff.
Starch 44.23g 18%
Selenium 37.5µg 28.6µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.427mg 12%
Fiber 5.1g 2.2g 12%
Calories 407kcal 272kcal 7%
Carbs 73.5g 51.88g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.71mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 0.362g 7%
Fats 6.6g 2.42g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.107mg 6%
Sodium 698mg 602mg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 4.817mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.51g 0.529g 4%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.577mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.855g 3%
Folate 132µg 123µg 2%
Protein 11.9g 10.75g 2%
Iron 4.08mg 3.91mg 2%
Calcium 76mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.455mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Zinc 0.89mg 1.04mg 1%
Copper 0.163mg 0.152mg 1%
Phosphorus 115mg 105mg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 49.68g N/A
Magnesium 31mg 32mg 0%
Potassium 124mg 117mg 0%
Sugar 4.62g N/A
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Dough
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
40%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.