Crouton vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crouton and potato bread
- Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2, while potato bread has more phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, and calcium.
- Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 51% more than potato bread.
- Crouton contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than potato bread. While crouton contains 5.439mg of vitamin B3, potato bread contains only 1.25mg.
- The amount of sodium in potato bread is lower.
- Potato bread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato bread is 61, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croutons, plain and Bread, potato.
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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 IronIron | +81.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +294.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +479% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.3% |
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 | +231.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +335.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +792.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +510% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
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Protein
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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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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 9.5µg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 369mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.188mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 1.25mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.25mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 718mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.232mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 375mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.106mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 188mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.253mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 47.07g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.817mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.094mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0g | 7% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 266kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.15µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 1.44mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 6.3g | 5% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 3.13g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 132µg | 126µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 11.9g | 12.5g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 40.77g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 9.38g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
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.