Crouton vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crouton and pie crust
- Pie crust contains less selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, copper, manganese, and folate than crouton.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pie crust is 32% higher.
- Pie crust has 2 times less zinc than crouton. Crouton has 0.89mg of zinc, while pie crust has 0.4mg.
- Crouton is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +106.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.8% |
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 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +375.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +484.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 6.6g | 31.4g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 17.887g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 7.974g | 29% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 22.9µg | 27% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.22mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.392mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 3.968g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 2.727mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.075mg | 10% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 6.9g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.315mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 52.1g | 7% |
| Folate | 132µg | 104µg | 7% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 518kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.268mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 753mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 52.1g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.146mg | 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 is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Pie crust is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.464g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crouton is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)