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Crouton vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crouton and ostrich different?

  • Crouton is richer in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and fiber, while ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 260% more than crouton.
  • Ostrich is lower in sodium.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index (72) than ostrich (0).

Croutons, plain and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked types were 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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more IronIron +46.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2531.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +444.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.152mg
~equal in Selenium ~37.5µg

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 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1996.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.292mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +156.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +481.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1145.6%

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +215.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg 260%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.545mg 40%
Zinc 0.89mg 4.85mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.232mg 33%
Protein 11.9g 28.49g 33%
Folate 132µg 15µg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Sodium 698mg 80mg 27%
Carbs 73.5g 0g 25%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.019mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Phosphorus 115mg 251mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 1.318mg 18%
Iron 4.08mg 2.79mg 16%
Calories 407kcal 145kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 7.143mg 11%
Potassium 124mg 362mg 7%
Calcium 76mg 6mg 7%
Fats 6.6g 2.57g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.44g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 0.97g 5%
Saturated fat 1.51g 1g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.292mg 2%
Magnesium 31mg 25mg 1%
Copper 0.163mg 0.152mg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 0g N/A
Selenium 37.5µg 37.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.