Crouton nutrition, glycemic index, calories, and serving size
Croutons, plain
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Crouton
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
72 (high)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 cup (30 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
5.7 (acidic )
Calories
407
Carbs
Sodium
Iron
Vitamin B1
Calories
Explanation: The given food contains more Carbs than 92% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Carbs than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Sodium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Calories.
Crouton Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 24%
11.9 g of 50 g
24%
Fats:
Daily Value: 10%
6.6 g of 65 g
10%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 25%
73.5 g of 300 g
25%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
5.5 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
2.5 g
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Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
11%
Total Fat
7g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
30%
Sodium 698mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
74g
20%
Dietary Fiber
5g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
12g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
76mg
8%
Iron
4mg
50%
Potassium
124mg
4%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
76 mg of 1,000 mg
8%
Iron:
4.08 mg of 8 mg
51%
Magnesium:
31 mg of 420 mg
7%
Phosphorus:
115 mg of 700 mg
16%
Potassium:
124 mg of 3,400 mg
4%
Sodium:
698 mg of 2,300 mg
30%
Zinc:
0.89 mg of 11 mg
8%
Copper:
0.163 mg of 1 mg
18%
Manganese:
0.5 mg of 2 mg
22%
Selenium:
37.5 µg of 55 µg
68%
Choline:
mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Sodium
698 mg
TOP 12%
Iron
4.08 mg
TOP 13%
Selenium
37.5 µg
TOP 26%
Calcium
76 mg
TOP 26%
Magnesium
31 mg
TOP 31%
Copper
0.163 mg
TOP 35%
Manganese
0.5 mg
TOP 38%
Zinc
0.89 mg
TOP 56%
Phosphorus
115 mg
TOP 60%
Potassium
124 mg
TOP 77%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
mg of 15 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.623 mg of 1 mg
52%
Vitamin B2:
0.272 mg of 1 mg
21%
Vitamin B3:
5.439 mg of 16 mg
34%
Vitamin B5:
0.429 mg of 5 mg
9%
Vitamin B6:
0.026 mg of 1 mg
2%
Folate:
132 µg of 400 µg
33%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.623 mg
TOP 14%
Folate
132 µg
TOP 21%
Vitamin B3
5.439 mg
TOP 29%
Vitamin B2
0.272 mg
TOP 30%
Vitamin B5
0.429 mg
TOP 63%
Vitamin B6
0.026 mg
TOP 89%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
140 mg of 280 mg
50%
Threonine:
337 mg of 1,050 mg
32%
Isoleucine:
456 mg of 1,400 mg
33%
Leucine:
832 mg of 2,730 mg
30%
Lysine:
278 mg of 2,100 mg
13%
Methionine:
211 mg of 1,050 mg
20%
Phenylalanine:
586 mg of 1,750 mg
33%
Valine:
514 mg of 1,820 mg
28%
Histidine:
255 mg of 700 mg
36%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.273 g
Fiber content ratio for Crouton
Sugar:
g
Fiber:
5.1 g
Other:
68.4 g
All nutrients for Crouton per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 28% | 40% | 11.9g |
4.2 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 10% | 44% | 6.6g |
5 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 25% | 8% | 73.5g |
2.6 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 20% | 14% | 407kcal |
8.7 times more than Orange 
|
| Fiber | 20% | 18% | 5.1g |
2.1 times more than Orange
|
| Calcium | 8% | 26% | 76mg |
1.6 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 51% | 13% | 4.08mg |
1.6 times more than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 7% | 31% | 31mg |
4.5 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 16% | 60% | 115mg |
1.6 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 4% | 77% | 124mg |
1.2 times less than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 30% | 12% | 698mg |
1.4 times more than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 8% | 56% | 0.89mg |
7.1 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 18% | 35% | 0.16mg |
1.1 times more than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 52% | 14% | 0.62mg |
2.3 times more than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 21% | 30% | 0.27mg |
2.1 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 34% | 29% | 5.44mg |
1.8 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 9% | 63% | 0.43mg |
2.6 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 2% | 89% | 0.03mg |
4.6 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate | 33% | 21% | 132µg |
2.2 times more than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 73% | 0.14mg |
2.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 77% | 0.34mg |
2.1 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 75% | 0.46mg |
2 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 76% | 0.83mg |
2.9 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 82% | 0.28mg |
1.6 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 75% | 0.21mg |
2.2 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 73% | 0.59mg |
1.1 times less than Egg 
|
| Valine | 0% | 75% | 0.51mg |
3.9 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 76% | 0.26mg |
2.9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 8% | 53% | 1.51g |
3.9 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 43% | 3.06g |
3.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 40% | 1.27g |
37.1 times less than Walnut 
|
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.