Crouton vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Crouton and Shortcake different?
- Crouton is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Manganese, while Shortcake is higher in Calcium.
- Crouton covers your daily need of Selenium 37% more than Shortcake.
- Crouton contains 2 times more Folate than Shortcake. Crouton contains 132µg of Folate, while Shortcake contains 53µg.
- Shortcake is lower in Sodium.
Croutons, plain and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe types were 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.
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Iron
+60.6%
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Magnesium
+93.8%
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Potassium
+17%
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Zinc
+85.4%
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Copper
+114.5%
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Manganese
+51.5%
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Selenium
+120.6%
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Calcium
+169.7%
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Phosphorus
+24.3%
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Sodium
-27.5%
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Iron
+60.6%
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Magnesium
+93.8%
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Potassium
+17%
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Zinc
+85.4%
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Copper
+114.5%
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Manganese
+51.5%
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Selenium
+120.6%
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Calcium
+169.7%
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Phosphorus
+24.3%
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Sodium
-27.5%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+100.3%
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Vitamin B3
+111.4%
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Vitamin B5
+73%
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Folate
+149.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+15.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
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Vitamin B1
+100.3%
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Vitamin B3
+111.4%
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Vitamin B5
+73%
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Folate
+149.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+15.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+95.1%
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Carbs
+51.5%
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Fats
+115.2%
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Water
+416.4%
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+12%
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+95.1%
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+51.5%
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+115.2%
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Water
+416.4%
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+12%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-60%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+97.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+185.3%
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Saturated Fat
-60%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+97.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+185.3%
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 |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 68.4g | 48.5g |
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| Protein | 11.9g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 6.6g | 14.2g |
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| Carbs | 73.5g | 48.5g |
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| Calories | 407kcal | 346kcal |
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| Fiber | 5.1g |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 205mg |
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| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg | 143mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 698mg | 506mg |
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| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.272mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.03mg |
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| Folate | 132µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.14mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 3.632g |
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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
38%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortcake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.262g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.