Crouton vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Crouton and Tortilla?
- Crouton is higher in Iron, yet Tortilla is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc.
- Tortilla's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 33% more.
- Crouton has 2 times more Iron than Tortilla. While Crouton has 4.08mg of Iron, Tortilla has only 2.63mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Crouton is lower.
We used Croutons, plain and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat types 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 IronIron | +55.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +174.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1100% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +448.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~3.062g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 407kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 11.9g | 9.76g |
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| Fats | 6.6g | 9.76g |
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| Net carbs | 68.4g | 36.09g |
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| Carbs | 73.5g | 45.89g |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 244mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.63mg |
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| Sugar | 2.44g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 9.8g |
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.266mg |
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| Zinc | 0.89mg | 1.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 698mg | 512mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 0.5mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.823mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 4.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.312mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg |
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| Folate | 132µg | 138µg |
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| Choline | 20mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 4.878g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 3.062g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.992g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.129mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.312mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.353mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.37mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.163mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.488mg |
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| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.444mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.255mg |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
81%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.368g)
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.