Spread vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spread and crouton
- Spread has more vitamin B12; however, crouton is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, and fiber.
- Crouton covers your daily selenium needs 51% more than spread.
- Crouton has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of crouton is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 ZincZinc | +14.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +287.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +416.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1823.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +286.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +262.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +214.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +996% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +515.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +147.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 9.7µg | 37.5µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 4.08mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.623mg | 38% |
| Folate | 2µg | 132µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 5.439mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.5mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 73.5g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 1.51g | 20% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 5.1g | 20% |
| Fats | 17.34g | 6.6g | 17% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 698mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 3.059g | 11% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.272mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 1.273g | 9% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 407kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 7.66g | 11.9g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 115mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.026mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.163mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.89mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Potassium | 110mg | 124mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
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 is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.467g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals