Crouton vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between crouton and minestrone
- Crouton has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, fiber, manganese, and phosphorus; however, minestrone is richer in vitamin A.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 50% more.
- Crouton contains 15 times more vitamin B2 than minestrone. Crouton contains 0.272mg of vitamin B2, while minestrone contains 0.018mg.
- Minestrone contains less sodium.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of minestrone is 47.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +933.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +442.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +973.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +219.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +228.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
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 | +2731.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1291% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +206.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +780% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.7% |
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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +572.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +534.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1477.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1560.5% |
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +954.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 68% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.022mg | 50% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 0.38mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.391mg | 32% |
| Folate | 132µg | 15µg | 29% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 4.66g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.018mg | 20% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 1.77g | 20% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 254mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0.4g | 19% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 34kcal | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.152mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 23mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.051mg | 12% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 1.04g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 0.29g | 7% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.23g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.46g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 130mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.