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Crouton vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crouton and Veggie burger different?

  • Crouton is higher in Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Veggie burger is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Veggie burger is 169% higher.
  • Crouton contains 2 times more Iron than Veggie burger. While Crouton contains 4.08mg of Iron, Veggie burger contains only 2.41mg.

Croutons, plain and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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 Iron +69.3%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%
Contains more Calcium +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +80.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +168.5%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Zinc +41.6%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Contains more Manganese +90.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Iron +69.3%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%
Contains more Calcium +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +80.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +168.5%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Zinc +41.6%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Contains more Manganese +90.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1065.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 124
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1065.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 124

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +415.1%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Water +1012.9%
Equal in Fats - 6.3
Equal in Other - 2.52
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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Carbs +415.1%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Water +1012.9%
Equal in Fats - 6.3
Equal in Other - 2.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.44
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.44

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 9.37g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 6.6g 6.3g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 14.27g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 177kcal Crouton
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 4.9g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 4.08mg 2.41mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 115mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 124mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 698mg 569mg Veggie burger
Zinc 0.89mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.163mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.5mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 37.5µg 22.6µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.244mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 3.753mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.289mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 132µg 124µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.337mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 0.832mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.278mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.211mg 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.514mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.255mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 1.44g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 1.778g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Veggie burger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Crouton
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.