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Crouton vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crouton and potato pancake

  • Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and folate; however, potato pancake has more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for crouton is 52% higher.
  • Potato pancake has 4 times less vitamin B1 than crouton. Crouton has 0.623mg of vitamin B1, while potato pancake has 0.158mg.

Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more IronIron +144.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +321.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +401.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
~equal in Sodium ~764mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +222%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.3%
Contains more FatsFats +123.6%
Contains more WaterWater +768.5%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +490.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Potato pancake DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 8.9µg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 7.516g 42%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.158mg 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.448mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Iron 4.08mg 1.67mg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 1.672mg 24%
Folate 132µg 41µg 23%
Carbs 73.5g 27.81g 15%
Potassium 124mg 622mg 15%
Fats 6.6g 14.76g 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Protein 11.9g 6.08g 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.26mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.173mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.757mg 7%
Calories 407kcal 268kcal 7%
Fiber 5.1g 3.3g 7%
Calcium 76mg 32mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Saturated fat 1.51g 2.496g 4%
Sodium 698mg 764mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 3.73g 2%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.7mg 2%
Phosphorus 115mg 128mg 2%
Copper 0.163mg 0.18mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Magnesium 31mg 36mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.986g)
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.

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.