Crouton vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crouton and gingerbread different?
- Crouton is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and iron, while gingerbread is higher in vitamin B6 and magnesium.
- Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 39% more than gingerbread.
- Crouton contains 4 times more folate than gingerbread. Crouton contains 132µg of folate, while gingerbread contains 33µg.
- Gingerbread is lower in sodium.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index (86) than crouton (72).
Croutons, plain and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were used 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +41.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +254% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.6% |
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 | +227.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +630.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +148.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +409.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +132.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 16.3µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.19mg | 36% |
| Folate | 132µg | 33µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 1.738mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 4.216g | 20% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 327mg | 16% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.88mg | 15% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 16.4g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 4.122g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 7.124g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 70mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 439mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 49.2g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.683mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.39mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.195mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 356kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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