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Crouton vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between crouton and tart

  • Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin B3, copper, and iron, while tart has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 45% higher.
  • Tart contains 3 times less fiber than crouton. Crouton contains 5.1g of fiber, while tart contains 1.5g.
  • The amount of sodium in tart is lower.
  • Tart has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tart is 45, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.

The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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%
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.9%
Contains more IronIron +19.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%

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%
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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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1361.5%
~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
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.2%
Contains more OtherOther +111.9%
Contains more WaterWater +118.9%
~equal in Fats ~5.99g
~equal in Carbs ~76.8g

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
Tart
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25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.393g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.338g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Tart DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 12.9µg 45%
Vitamin A 0µg 285µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.285mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.38mg 27%
Manganese 0.5mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.549mg 21%
Protein 11.9g 3.99g 16%
Sodium 698mg 361mg 15%
Fiber 5.1g 1.5g 14%
Copper 0.163mg 0.073mg 10%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 3.8mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Folate 132µg 100µg 8%
Iron 4.08mg 3.42mg 8%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.28mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Magnesium 31mg 44mg 3%
Calcium 76mg 44mg 3%
Phosphorus 115mg 93mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.878g 3%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Calories 407kcal 372kcal 2%
Potassium 124mg 66mg 2%
Carbs 73.5g 76.8g 1%
Saturated fat 1.51g 1.393g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 3.338g 1%
Fats 6.6g 5.99g 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 75.3g N/A
Sugar 4.87g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
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)

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.