French bread vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between French bread and Crouton
- French bread has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Crouton is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 16% more.
- French bread contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Crouton. French bread contains 0.096mg of Vitamin B6, while Crouton contains 0.026mg.
- French bread contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, french or vienna, toasted (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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +269.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +274.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +208.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~11.9g
~equal in
Other
~2.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +692.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 319kcal | 407kcal |
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| Protein | 13g | 11.9g |
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| Fats | 2.14g | 6.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.83g | 68.4g |
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| Carbs | 61.93g | 73.5g |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 31mg | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 76mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 124mg |
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| Iron | 3.87mg | 4.08mg |
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| Sugar | 3.59g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.163mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.89mg |
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| Phosphorus | 126mg | 115mg |
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| Sodium | 720mg | 698mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.573mg | 0.5mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 37.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.427mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.38mg | 5.439mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.616mg | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 132µg |
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| Choline | 17.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.502g | 1.51g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.386g | 3.059g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 1.273g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.14mg |
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| Threonine | 0.316mg | 0.337mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0.832mg |
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| Lysine | 0.328mg | 0.278mg |
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| Methionine | 0.168mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg | 0.586mg |
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| Valine | 0.476mg | 0.514mg |
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| Histidine | 0.234mg | 0.255mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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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
36%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
French bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.