Crouton vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Crouton and Doughnuts
- Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Folate, and Copper, however, Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus.
- Crouton covers your daily Selenium needs 50% more than Doughnuts.
- Doughnuts have 3 times less Fiber than Crouton. Crouton has 5.1g of Fiber, while Doughnuts have 1.7g.
- Doughnuts contain less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).
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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 | +82.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +271.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.7% |
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 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +277.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +278.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +179.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +207.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 407kcal | 434kcal |
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| Protein | 11.9g | 5.31g |
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| Fats | 6.6g | 24.93g |
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| Net carbs | 68.4g | 45.36g |
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| Carbs | 73.5g | 47.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.53mg |
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| Sugar | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.5mg |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg | 260mg |
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| Sodium | 698mg | 477mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 14IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg |
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| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 2.91mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg |
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| Folate | 132µg | 92µg |
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| Choline | 37.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 11.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 8.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 3.915g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg |
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| Lysine | 0.278mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg |
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| Valine | 0.514mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Doughnuts is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals