Fast food vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fast food and crouton different?
- Fast food is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, crouton is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, fiber, folate, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
- Fast food contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than crouton. While fast food contains 0.212mg of vitamin B6, crouton contains only 0.026mg.
- Crouton has less saturated fat.
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Croutons, plain 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 PotassiumPotassium | +58.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +715.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +599.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37.5µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.623mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 698mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.89mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 5.1g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.026mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 73.5g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 1.51g | 14% |
| Folate | 80µg | 132µg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 4.08mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Protein | 16.52g | 11.9g | 9% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 6.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.272mg | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 407kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 3.059g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.273g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 115mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.429mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 124mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 5.439mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.983g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals