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Crouton vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between crouton and edible mushroom

  • Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B3; however, edible mushroom is richer in vitamin B5 and copper.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 51% more.
  • Crouton contains 140 times more sodium than edible mushroom. Crouton contains 698mg of sodium, while edible mushroom contains 5mg.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +244.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2433.3%
Contains more IronIron +716%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +963.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +303.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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.
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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +669.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +676.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1841.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2154.6%
Contains more OtherOther +190.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1580.9%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +695.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crouton Edible mushroom
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 Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 9.3µg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.081mg 45%
Iron 4.08mg 0.5mg 45%
Sodium 698mg 5mg 30%
Folate 132µg 17µg 29%
Carbs 73.5g 3.26g 23%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 1.497mg 21%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.047mg 20%
Calories 407kcal 22kcal 19%
Protein 11.9g 3.09g 18%
Copper 0.163mg 0.318mg 17%
Fiber 5.1g 1g 16%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 3.607mg 11%
Fats 6.6g 0.34g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.402mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 0g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.16g 7%
Saturated fat 1.51g 0.05g 7%
Calcium 76mg 3mg 7%
Potassium 124mg 318mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.104mg 6%
Magnesium 31mg 9mg 5%
Phosphorus 115mg 86mg 4%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.52mg 3%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.