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Protein bread vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Protein bread and Crouton

  • Protein bread has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Crouton is higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Protein bread covers your daily Manganese needs 42% more than Crouton.
  • Crouton contains 3 times less Copper than Protein bread. Protein bread contains 0.417mg of Copper, while Crouton contains 0.163mg.
  • Protein bread has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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 +63.2%
Contains more Magnesium +109.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +159.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Zinc +104.5%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Manganese +194.4%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Equal in Iron - 4.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 156% 47% 80% 29% 53% 50% 139% 192% 180%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Calcium +63.2%
Contains more Magnesium +109.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +159.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Zinc +104.5%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Manganese +194.4%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Equal in Iron - 4.08

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 B2 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +13.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 0% 90% 91% 81% 26% 17% 87% 0% 4%
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 B2 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +13.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +627.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +67.8%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Equal in Protein - 11.9
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 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 +627.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +67.8%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Equal in Protein - 11.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1571.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.2%
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.009 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1571.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 40.8g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 12.1g 11.9g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 6.6g Crouton
Carbs 43.8g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 245kcal 407kcal Crouton
Sugar 1.44g Crouton
Fiber 3g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 124mg 76mg Protein bread
Iron 4.15mg 4.08mg Protein bread
Magnesium 65mg 31mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 185mg 115mg Protein bread
Potassium 322mg 124mg Protein bread
Sodium 404mg 698mg Protein bread
Zinc 1.82mg 0.89mg Protein bread
Copper 0.417mg 0.163mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg 0.5mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Protein bread
Vitamin E 0.36mg Protein bread
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.272mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.026mg Protein bread
Folate 116µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin K 1.3µg Protein bread
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0.14mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg 0.337mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0.456mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg 0.832mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg 0.278mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.586mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg 0.514mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg 0.255mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 1.51g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 3.059g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 1.273g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Protein bread 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
33%
Protein bread
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Protein bread
Protein bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.