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French toast vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between French toast and Crouton

  • French toast has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, while Crouton has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Copper.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Crouton is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 Calcium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Manganese +166%
Contains more Selenium +86.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Potassium - 124
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Manganese +166%
Contains more Selenium +86.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Potassium - 124

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.1%
Contains more Folate +207%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.1%
Contains more Folate +207%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63.6%
Contains more Water +894.5%
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +194%
Contains more Other +38.9%
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +63.6%
Contains more Water +894.5%
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +194%
Contains more Other +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 25g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 7.7g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 10.8g 6.6g French toast
Carbs 25g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 229kcal 407kcal Crouton
Fiber 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 100mg 76mg French toast
Iron 1.67mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 17mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 117mg 115mg French toast
Potassium 134mg 124mg French toast
Sodium 479mg 698mg French toast
Zinc 0.67mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.058mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.188mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 20.1µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 503IU 0IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 124µg 0µg French toast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.272mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.429mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.026mg French toast
Folate 43µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg French toast
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.305mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.621mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.413mg 0.278mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.419mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.179mg 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 2.723g 1.51g Crouton
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 3.059g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 1.273g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
26%
French toast
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.213g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.