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Tart vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tart and crouton

  • Tart has more vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, while crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin B3, copper, and iron.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 45% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in tart is lower.
  • Tart has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tart is 45, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.

The food types used in this comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.9%
Contains more IronIron +19.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190.7%

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.
Tart
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +32%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 WaterWater +118.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10.2%
Contains more OtherOther +111.9%
~equal in Carbs ~73.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.51g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.059g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 12.9µg 37.5µg 45%
Vitamin A 285µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.623mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.026mg 27%
Manganese 0.5mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.272mg 21%
Protein 3.99g 11.9g 16%
Sodium 361mg 698mg 15%
Fiber 1.5g 5.1g 14%
Copper 0.073mg 0.163mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 5.439mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Folate 100µg 132µg 8%
Iron 3.42mg 4.08mg 8%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.89mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 44mg 31mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 76mg 3%
Phosphorus 93mg 115mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 1.273g 3%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Calories 372kcal 407kcal 2%
Potassium 66mg 124mg 2%
Carbs 76.8g 73.5g 1%
Saturated fat 1.393g 1.51g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 3.059g 1%
Fats 5.99g 6.6g 1%
Net carbs 75.3g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 4.87g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tart Crouton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Tart
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.