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Crouton vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Crouton and Maple sugar

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, however, Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 171% more.
  • Maple sugar contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain and Sugars, maple.

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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 Iron +153.4%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3733.3%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Selenium +4587.5%
Contains more Calcium +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +121%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +580.9%
Contains more Manganese +784.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Iron +153.4%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3733.3%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Selenium +4587.5%
Contains more Calcium +18.4%
Contains more Potassium +121%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +580.9%
Contains more Manganese +784.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +6822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1992.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13497.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +766.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1992.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13497.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +766.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11800%
Contains more Fats +3200%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Water +45.5%
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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +11800%
Contains more Fats +3200%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Water +45.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4679.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1173%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4679.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1173%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 11.9g 0.1g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 0.2g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 407kcal 354kcal Crouton
Sugar 84.87g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 0g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 4.08mg 1.61mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 19mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 3mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 698mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.89mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.163mg 0.099mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 37.5µg 0.8µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.009mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.013mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.04mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.048mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.003mg Crouton
Folate 132µg 0µg Crouton
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 0.064g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.1g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Maple sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Crouton
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 687mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.474g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.