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Crouton vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crouton and fettuccine

  • Fettuccine contains less vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and magnesium than crouton.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for crouton is 44% higher.
  • Fettuccine has 22 times less folate than crouton. Crouton has 132µg of folate, while fettuccine has 6µg.
  • Fettuccine is lower in sodium.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index than fettuccine.

Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +416.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more IronIron +580%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +790%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +360%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%

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.
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 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +592.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
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~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
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~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.9%
Contains more FatsFats +144.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +425%
Contains more OtherOther +31.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1267.3%

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +239.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Fettuccine DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.09mg 44%
Iron 4.08mg 0.6mg 44%
Folate 132µg 6µg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 1.8mg 23%
Sodium 698mg 166mg 23%
Manganese 0.5mg 22%
Carbs 73.5g 14g 20%
Copper 0.163mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.07mg 16%
Calories 407kcal 99kcal 15%
Phosphorus 115mg 25mg 13%
Fiber 5.1g 2g 12%
Protein 11.9g 6.2g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.1mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.4g 6%
Magnesium 31mg 6mg 6%
Fats 6.6g 2.7g 6%
Calcium 76mg 28mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 0.9g 5%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.51g 0.9g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.05mg 2%
Potassium 124mg 168mg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 12g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crouton Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in vitamins

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

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.