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Crouton vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crouton and corn raw different?

  • Crouton has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, fiber, and copper than corn raw.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for crouton is 67% higher.
  • Crouton contains 47 times more sodium than corn raw. While crouton contains 698mg of sodium, corn raw contains only 15mg.
  • Corn raw has a lower glycemic index (52) than crouton (72).

Croutons, plain and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw are the varieties 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.
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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3700%
Contains more IronIron +684.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +394.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.9%
Contains more FatsFats +388.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +293%
Contains more OtherOther +296.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1282.7%

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +608.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Corn raw DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 0.6µg 67%
Iron 4.08mg 0.52mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.155mg 39%
Sodium 698mg 15mg 30%
Folate 132µg 42µg 23%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 1.77mg 23%
Carbs 73.5g 18.7g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.055mg 17%
Protein 11.9g 3.27g 17%
Calories 407kcal 86kcal 16%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.163mg 15%
Copper 0.163mg 0.054mg 12%
Fiber 5.1g 2g 12%
Fats 6.6g 1.35g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 0.432g 7%
Calcium 76mg 2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.717mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.093mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.487g 5%
Saturated fat 1.51g 0.325g 5%
Potassium 124mg 270mg 4%
Phosphorus 115mg 89mg 4%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.46mg 4%
Choline 23mg 4%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Magnesium 31mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 6.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crouton Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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
  2. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.