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Crouton vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crouton and Wakame

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Fiber, while Wakame has more Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, and Copper.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 67% higher.
  • Wakame contains 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Crouton. Crouton contains 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, while Wakame contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Crouton is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Seaweed, wakame, 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.
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Wakame
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +148%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +134.2%
Contains more Selenium +5257.1%
Contains more Calcium +97.4%
Contains more Magnesium +245.2%
Contains more Copper +74.2%
Contains more Manganese +180%
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +148%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +134.2%
Contains more Selenium +5257.1%
Contains more Calcium +97.4%
Contains more Magnesium +245.2%
Contains more Copper +74.2%
Contains more Manganese +180%

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin B1 +938.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +48.5%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +938.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +48.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wakame
Contains more Protein +292.7%
Contains more Fats +931.3%
Contains more Carbs +704.2%
Contains more Water +1354.4%
Contains more Other +188%
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% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +292.7%
Contains more Fats +931.3%
Contains more Carbs +704.2%
Contains more Water +1354.4%
Contains more Other +188%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wakame
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5174.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +483.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5174.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +483.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 8.64g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 3.03g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 0.64g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 9.14g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 45kcal Crouton
Sugar 0.65g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 0.5g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 4.08mg 2.18mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 115mg 80mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 50mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 872mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 0.38mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.5mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 37.5µg 0.7µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.06mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.23mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 1.6mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.002mg Crouton
Folate 132µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.035mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.165mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.087mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.257mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.112mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.063mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.112mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.209mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.015mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 0.058g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.218g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crouton Wakame
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
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.
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.