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Plain crouton
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 407 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 68 g 25%
- Fat 6.6 g 8%
- Saturated fat 1.5 g 8%
- Fibre 5.1 g 18%
- Sugars 2.3 g —
- Sodium 698 mg 30%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.62 mg 52%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.27 mg 21%
- Niacin (B3) 5.4 mg 34%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.43 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 132 µg 33%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 76 mg 6%
- Iron 4.1 mg 23%
- Magnesium 31 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 115 mg 9%
- Potassium 124 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.89 mg 8%
- Copper 0.16 mg 18%
- Manganese 0.5 mg 22%
- Selenium 37.5 µg 68%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 407 | 12 g | 68 g | 6.6 g |
| 1 × oz | 14.2 g | 58 | 1.7 g | 9.7 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 × cup | 30 g | 122 | 3.6 g | 21 g | 2 g |
| 2 × oz | 28.4 g | 116 | 3.4 g | 19 g | 1.9 g |
| ½ × oz | 7.1 g | 29 | 0.8 g | 4.9 g | 0.5 g |
| 3 × oz | 42.6 g | 173 | 5.1 g | 29 g | 2.8 g |
| 4 × oz | 56.8 g | 231 | 6.8 g | 39 g | 3.7 g |
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Questions about Plain crouton
How do you make plain croutons from leftover bread?
Cut the bread into cubes, toss lightly with oil if you like, and bake in a single layer at 180°C for about 10–15 minutes, turning once. They’re ready when crisp and golden; let them cool before storing.
Which bread is best for plain croutons?
Day-old white or wholemeal bread works well because it’s drier and holds its shape when cubed. Remove the crusts for evenly sized, softer-edged croutons, or leave them on for more texture.
How should you store plain croutons so they stay crisp?
Cool them completely, then keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard. If they soften, spread them on a baking tray and warm them at 160°C for a few minutes.
When should you add croutons to soup or salad?
Add them just before serving: soup makes them soggy quickly, while salad dressing softens them over time. For a crisp topping, serve them separately and let everyone add their own.
What can you do with plain croutons besides topping soup?
Scatter them over a green salad or a baked pasta dish, or blitz them into breadcrumbs for coating vegetables or fish. You can also crush them coarsely to add crunch to a savoury casserole.
What can you use instead of plain croutons?
Toasted cubes of bread are the closest substitute; crispbread or plain crackers, crumbled over the dish, work when you want crunch without baking bread. Add them at the last moment so they don’t soften.
Are plain croutons different from seasoned croutons?
Plain croutons are unseasoned, so they suit dishes where you want to control the flavour yourself. Seasoned croutons have more salt: they contain 1,333 mg sodium per 100 g, compared with 698 mg in plain croutons.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172751 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
