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Crouton vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crouton and White cake

  • White cake contains less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, Copper, and Manganese than Crouton.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Crouton is 49% higher.
  • White cake has 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Crouton. Crouton has 5.439mg of Vitamin B3, while White cake has 1.063mg.
  • White cake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.

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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 +251.7%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +169.7%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +80.5%
Contains more Selenium +250.5%
Contains more Calcium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
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 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Iron +251.7%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +169.7%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +80.5%
Contains more Selenium +250.5%
Contains more Calcium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +411.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.9%
Contains more Folate +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +411.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.9%
Contains more Folate +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Contains more Fats +56.1%
Contains more Water +276.4%
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
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +170.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Contains more Fats +56.1%
Contains more Water +276.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.8%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton White cake Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 62.2g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 4.4g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 10.3g White cake
Carbs 73.5g 63.2g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 356kcal Crouton
Sugar 57.39g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 1g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 90mg White cake
Iron 4.08mg 1.16mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 12mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 70mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 99mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.89mg 0.33mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.067mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.277mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 10.7µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU White cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.128mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.189mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 1.063mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.167mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.029mg White cake
Folate 132µg 31µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.054mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.157mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.199mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.338mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.204mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.107mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.228mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.229mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.099mg Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 3.897g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 3.692g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 2.162g White cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton White cake
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
14%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
White cake
White cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.387g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
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.

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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.