Crouton vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between crouton and eggs
- Crouton has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and fiber, while eggs have more copper and vitamin B12.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 204% higher.
- The amount of sodium in eggs is lower.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.
The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +210% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1823.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1127% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.2% |
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 | +843.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8398.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +365.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6462.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1256.7% |
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Protein
~12.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 2mg | 204% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.066mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 1.19mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.064mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 124mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 1.12g | 24% |
| Folate | 132µg | 44µg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.026mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 1.398mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.513mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 155kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 30.8µg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 172mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 3.267g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.121mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 6.6g | 10.61g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 4.077g | 3% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 12.58g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 1.05mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 1.414g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 126mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.757g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.