Crouton vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Crouton and Saltine cracker different?
- Crouton is higher in Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 46% higher.
- Crouton contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. While Crouton contains 1.51g of Saturated Fat, Saltine cracker contains only 0.244g.
Croutons, plain and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +19.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.4% |
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 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +312.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12% |
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
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2054.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.8% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 407kcal | 393kcal |
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| Protein | 11.9g | 10.5g |
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| Fats | 6.6g | 1.6g |
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| Net carbs | 68.4g | 79.6g |
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| Carbs | 73.5g | 82.3g |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg | 115mg |
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| Iron | 4.08mg | 7.72mg |
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| Sugar | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.145mg |
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| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 698mg | 849mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.637mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 21.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.518mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 5.714mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 132µg | 124µg |
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| Choline | 19.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 0.244g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 0.142g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.685g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.287mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.378mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.514mg |
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| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.224mg |
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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
35%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.266g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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.