Crouton vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between Crouton and Muffin?
- Muffin has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B2 than Crouton.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% higher.
- Crouton has 5 times more Fiber than Muffin. Crouton has 5.1g of Fiber, while Muffin has 1.1g.
- Muffin contains less Sodium.
We used Croutons, plain and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.
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 | +210% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +357.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +270.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +283.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +143.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +353.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +57.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +536.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 407kcal | 375kcal |
|
| Protein | 11.9g | 4.49g |
|
| Fats | 6.6g | 16.07g |
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
|
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 51.9g |
|
| Carbs | 73.5g | 53g |
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 4IU |
|
|
| Magnesium | 31mg | 10mg |
|
| Calcium | 76mg | 44mg |
|
| Potassium | 124mg | 121mg |
|
| Iron | 4.08mg | 1.3mg |
|
| Sugar | 31.47g |
|
|
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.1g |
|
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.06mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.37mg |
|
| Starch | 16.31g |
|
|
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 146mg |
|
| Sodium | 698mg | 336mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 73IU |
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 21µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg |
|
|
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
|
|
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.449mg |
|
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 8.2µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.168mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.163mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 1.418mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.47mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.04mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg |
|
|
| Folate | 132µg | 48µg |
|
| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
|
|
| Choline | 92.5mg |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 2.844g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 4.822g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 8.103g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.066mg |
|
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.181mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.224mg |
|
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.421mg |
|
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.199mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.115mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.277mg |
|
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.257mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.128mg |
|
| Fructose | 1.21g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g |
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
|
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g |
|
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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.334g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals