Crouton vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between Crouton and Italian bread
- Crouton has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Italian bread is higher in Folate.
- Crouton covers your daily Selenium needs 19% more than Italian bread.
Food varieties used in this article are Croutons, plain and Bread, italian.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +14.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.2% |
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 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +549.1% |
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
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +276.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.39g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 407kcal | 271kcal |
|
| Protein | 11.9g | 8.8g |
|
| Fats | 6.6g | 3.5g |
|
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 46.9g |
|
| Carbs | 73.5g | 50.1g |
|
| Magnesium | 31mg | 27mg |
|
| Calcium | 76mg | 78mg |
|
| Potassium | 124mg | 110mg |
|
| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.94mg |
|
| Sugar | 3.17g |
|
|
| Fiber | 5.1g | 3.2g |
|
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.191mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.86mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 103mg |
|
| Sodium | 698mg | 550mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
|
|
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.464mg |
|
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 27.2µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.473mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.292mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 4.381mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.378mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.048mg |
|
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
|
|
| Folate | 132µg | 191µg |
|
| Choline | 14.6mg |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 0g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 0.812g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 1.39g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.103mg |
|
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.245mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.333mg |
|
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.614mg |
|
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.197mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.156mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.433mg |
|
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.376mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.188mg |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian bread contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)