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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.

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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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.
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 0% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.249mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
43% 27% 30%
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%
~equal in 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.
Crouton Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Pound cake Opinion
Calories 407kcal 353kcal Crouton
Protein 11.9g 5g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 13.96g Pound cake
Net carbs 68.4g 53.04g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 53.64g Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Crouton
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 31mg 8mg Crouton
Calcium 76mg 47mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 149mg Pound cake
Iron 4.08mg 1.48mg Crouton
Sugar 33.36g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 0.6g Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.042mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 0.43mg Crouton
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 115mg 140mg Pound cake
Sodium 698mg 377mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.5mg 0.11mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 5µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.173mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.249mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 1.615mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.036mg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Folate 132µg 42µg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.192g Crouton
Choline 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 1.51g 4.811g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 3.02g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 3.419g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.041mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.204mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.397mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.198mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.117mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.239mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.249mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.117mg Crouton
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.301g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.