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Crouton vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crouton and pickled cucumber

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, fiber, and phosphorus in crouton is higher than in pickled cucumber.
  • Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 68% more than pickled cucumber.
  • The amount of sodium in crouton is lower.
  • Pickled cucumber has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pickled cucumber is 32, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croutons, plain and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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.
Crouton
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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 2.9% 0% 2% 15% 28% 0.55% 6% 158% 1.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +675%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +439.1%
Contains more IronIron +920%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +4350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +721.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 3.3% 3.3% 1.8% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 2.3% 2.1% 0% 118% 0.75% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2620%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1028.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +13100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3506.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3152.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1610.5%
Contains more OtherOther +25.2%

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
38% 2% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101866.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1471.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Pickled cucumber DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0mg 52%
Iron 4.08mg 0.4mg 46%
Vitamin K 47µg 39%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0mg 34%
Folate 132µg 1µg 33%
Carbs 73.5g 2.26g 24%
Protein 11.9g 0.33g 23%
Sodium 698mg 1208mg 22%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.011mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.01mg 20%
Calories 407kcal 11kcal 20%
Fiber 5.1g 1.2g 16%
Phosphorus 115mg 14mg 14%
Fats 6.6g 0.2g 10%
Copper 0.163mg 0.085mg 9%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.02mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.081g 8%
Calcium 76mg 0mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 0.003g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.038mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.51g 0.052g 7%
Magnesium 31mg 4mg 6%
Potassium 124mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Choline 3.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.009mg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 1.06g N/A
Sugar 1.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.01mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.009mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0.011mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Pickled cucumber
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
10%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.