Crouton vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crouton and waffle different?
- Crouton is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and copper; however, waffle is richer in calcium, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for crouton is 30% higher.
- Crouton contains 3 times more folate than waffle. While crouton contains 132µg of folate, waffle contains only 46µg.
Croutons, plain and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +235.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +187% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +663.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +433% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 6.785g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.263mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 69mg | 23% |
| Folate | 132µg | 46µg | 22% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.31mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 2.073mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 255mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 46.2µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 32.9g | 14% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 14.1g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.062mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 190mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.265mg | 10% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 7.9g | 8% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 511mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 2.866g | 6% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 291kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.347mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.68mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 159mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 3.521g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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