Croutons, cheese & garlic
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Croutons, cheese & garlic by Tops scores 8/10 for Brain Health based on low sugar supports brain function.
Croutons, cheese & garlic by Tops provides 429 calories, 14.3g protein, 14.3g fat, and 71.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Brain Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 14.3g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ⚠High sodium content (929mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 429 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Croutons, cheese & garlic by Tops is calorie-dense at 429 kcal per 100g — 44% above the bread category average of 297. Standout protein at 14.3g per 100g — 54% above average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 429 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297)
- •Protein: 14.3g per 100g (category avg: 9.3g)
- •Sodium: 929mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 929mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1858mg — roughly 81% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Croutons, cheese & garlic doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the bread category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin reduced iron, thiamin mono nitrate, riboflavin folic acid), canola and/or sunflower oil, yeast, high fructose corn syrup, 2% or less salt, corn syrup solids, whey, romano from cow's milk and parmesan cheeses (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt enzymes), yeast extract, garlic powder, maltodextrin, dehydrated parsley cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), calcium propionate (preservative), whey protein concentrate, citric acid, cultured whey, turmeric (color), white distilled vinegar powder blue cheese powder (pasteurized, milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes), cream, nonfat milk, natural flavor, annatto (color), enzymes, ascorbic acid, tbhq (to preserve freshness).