Crouton vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between crouton and oats
- Crouton has more vitamin B3 and folate; however, oats are richer in manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Oats cover your daily manganese needs 192% more than crouton.
- Oats have 349 times less sodium than crouton. Crouton has 698mg of sodium, while oats have 2mg.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of oats is 59.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Oats.
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 CalciumCalcium | +40.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +471% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +246% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +284% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +346.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +354.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +883.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +466% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +357.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~6.9g
~equal in
Carbs
~66.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 4.916mg | 192% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 68% | |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 523mg | 58% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.626mg | 51% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 177mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 2mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.961mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 3.97mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 10.6g | 22% |
| Folate | 132µg | 56µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 1.349mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.763mg | 12% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 16.89g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.139mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 429mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 4.72mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 2.535g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.119mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 66.27g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 2.178g | 2% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 389kcal | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 1.217g | 1% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 6.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
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%
154%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.