Crouton vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crouton and focaccia
- Crouton has more selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and manganese; however, focaccia is higher in vitamin B6.
- Crouton covers your daily selenium needs 39% more than focaccia.
- Focaccia contains 3 times less fiber than crouton. Crouton contains 5.1g of fiber, while focaccia contains 1.8g.
- Focaccia has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Croutons, plain and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.
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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 | +55% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +135.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.6% |
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 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +334.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +734.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 15.9µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.47mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 35.82g | 13% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.8g | 13% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 3.16mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 3.67mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 407kcal | 249kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.091mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 5.67g | 7% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 561mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.364mg | 6% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 8.77g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 1.33mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.645mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.877g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Folate | 132µg | 138µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.994g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.301mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 128mg | 2% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 7.89g | 2% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 114mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)