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Dough vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dough and Crouton

  • Dough has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Crouton has more Selenium, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 16% higher.
  • Crouton contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Dough. Dough contains 0.107mg of Vitamin B6, while Crouton contains 0.026mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Dough is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Croutons, plain.

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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.
Dough
4
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Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.08
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Potassium - 124
Equal in Copper - 0.163
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.08
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Potassium - 124
Equal in Copper - 0.163

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.
Dough
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Equal in Folate - 132
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% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Equal in Folate - 132

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
1
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Contains more Water +500%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +172.7%
Contains more Carbs +41.7%
Contains more Other +28.2%
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
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
Contains more Water +500%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +172.7%
Contains more Carbs +41.7%
Contains more Other +28.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +745%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.9%
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +745%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 10.75g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 2.42g 6.6g Crouton
Carbs 51.88g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 272kcal 407kcal Crouton
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g Crouton
Fiber 2.2g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 52mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 3.91mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 32mg 31mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 115mg Crouton
Potassium 117mg 124mg Crouton
Sodium 602mg 698mg Dough
Zinc 1.04mg 0.89mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.577mg 0.5mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.623mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.272mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.429mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.026mg Dough
Folate 123µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.005g Crouton
Saturated Fat 0.529g 1.51g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 3.059g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 1.273g Crouton
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Crouton
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
43%
Dough
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/nutrients
  2. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.