Crouton vs. Oat bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crouton and oat bread different?
- Crouton is higher in selenium, folate, iron, and vitamin B1; however, oat bread is richer in manganese and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for crouton is 15% higher.
- Crouton contains 2 times more saturated fat than oat bread. While crouton contains 1.51g of saturated fat, oat bread contains only 0.697g.
Croutons, plain and Bread, oat bran 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.8% |
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 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +700% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 698mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 30µg | 14% |
| Folate | 132µg | 81µg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 3.12mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.779mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 39.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.504mg | 10% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 236kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.346mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 141mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 1.59g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.697g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 4.831mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.135mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 1.694g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.44mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 6.6g | 4.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 10.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.581mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 4.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 124mg | 147mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 35.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.7g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.733mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat bread contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oat bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
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.