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Crouton vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crouton and Mixed nuts different?

  • Crouton is higher in Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Mixed nuts are richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Mixed nuts is 83% higher.
  • Crouton contains 140 times more Sodium than Mixed nuts. While Crouton contains 698mg of Sodium, Mixed nuts contain only 5mg.

Croutons, plain and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more IronIron +56.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +638.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +409.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +456.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308%
~equal in Selenium ~33.9µg

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 1.7% 0.18% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +59%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1253.8%
~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249.2%
Contains more WaterWater +164.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.4%
Contains more FatsFats +717.4%
Contains more OtherOther +15.2%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +831.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1047.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Mixed nuts Opinion
Calories 407kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Protein 11.9g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 6.6g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mixed nuts
Net carbs 68.4g 14.05g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 21.05g Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 76mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 124mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Iron 4.08mg 2.61mg Crouton
Sugar 4.15g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 7g Mixed nuts
Copper 0.163mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 0.89mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 115mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 698mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 0.5mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 37.5µg 33.9µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.189mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.196mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Folate 132µg 83µg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.055g Crouton
Choline 52mg Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 1.51g 8.711g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.337mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 0.832mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.278mg 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.211mg 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 0.514mg 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.255mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Crouton
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.