Crouton vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between crouton and pound cake
- Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, fiber, and manganese; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B12.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 59% more.
- Crouton contains 9 times more fiber than pound cake. Crouton contains 5.1g of fiber, while pound cake contains 0.6g.
- Crouton contains less saturated fat.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +287.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +288.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +354.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46% |
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 | +260.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +236.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.5% |
| 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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +370.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.02g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 5µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.173mg | 38% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 1.48mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 1.615mg | 24% |
| Folate | 132µg | 42µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0.6g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.11mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 4.811g | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 5g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 3.419g | 14% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.042mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 6.6g | 13.96g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 53.64g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 140mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.249mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 3.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.301g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals