Crouton vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between crouton and whey?
- Crouton is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, fiber, and copper, yet whey is richer in vitamin B12.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 65% higher.
- Whey contains less sodium.
- Whey has a lower glycemic index than crouton.
We used Croutons, plain and Whey, sweet, fluid types in this comparison.
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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 | +287.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3975% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +584.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1873.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1630.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1733.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1330% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +371.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1593.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2959% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11472.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 1.9µg | 65% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 0.06mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.036mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.074mg | 34% |
| Folate | 132µg | 1µg | 33% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 54mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 5.14g | 23% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 0.85g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.001mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 27kcal | 19% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.004mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 46mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 0.36g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.158mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.011g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 0.1g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.23g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.383mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 161mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
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
35%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
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.