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Crouton vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between crouton and dulce de Leche?

  • Crouton is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, fiber, and copper, yet dulce de Leche is higher in calcium.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 63% more.
  • The amount of sodium in dulce de Leche is lower.
  • The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is lower.

We used Croutons, plain and Dulce de Leche 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.
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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.9%
Contains more IronIron +2300%
Contains more CopperCopper +3975%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1288.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2490%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.8%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +11.4%
Contains more WaterWater +422%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 2.7µg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.016mg 51%
Iron 4.08mg 0.17mg 49%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.21mg 33%
Folate 132µg 11µg 30%
Sodium 698mg 129mg 25%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.002mg 22%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Copper 0.163mg 0.004mg 18%
Calcium 76mg 251mg 18%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Saturated fat 1.51g 4.534g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Phosphorus 115mg 193mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Protein 11.9g 6.84g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.405mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.835mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Potassium 124mg 350mg 7%
Carbs 73.5g 55.35g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.375g 6%
Calories 407kcal 315kcal 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Magnesium 31mg 22mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 2.143g 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.79mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Fats 6.6g 7.35g 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 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%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.