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Crouton vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crouton and summer squash

  • Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, fiber, and manganese, while summer squash has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 68% more than summer squash.
  • Crouton contains 349 times more sodium than summer squash. While crouton contains 698mg of sodium, summer squash contains only 2mg.
  • Summer squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croutons, plain and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.

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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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +406.7%
Contains more IronIron +1065.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +219.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1016.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +738.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +883.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2094%
Contains more OtherOther +303.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1620.7%

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
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19018.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1330.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Summer squash DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 0.2µg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.048mg 48%
Iron 4.08mg 0.35mg 47%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.487mg 31%
Sodium 698mg 2mg 30%
Folate 132µg 29µg 26%
Carbs 73.5g 3.35g 23%
Protein 11.9g 1.21g 21%
Calories 407kcal 16kcal 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Fiber 5.1g 1.1g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.218mg 15%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.175mg 14%
Copper 0.163mg 0.051mg 12%
Phosphorus 115mg 38mg 11%
Fats 6.6g 0.18g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.142mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.089g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 0.016g 8%
Saturated fat 1.51g 0.044g 7%
Calcium 76mg 15mg 6%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.29mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.155mg 5%
Potassium 124mg 262mg 4%
Vitamin K 3µg 3%
Magnesium 31mg 17mg 3%
Choline 6.7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 2.25g N/A
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Summer squash
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
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.