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Baking powder vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baking powder and Tostada shells

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Tostada shells has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 580% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 16 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Tostada shells contain 657mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Tostada shells, corn.

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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 Calcium +7631.6%
Contains more Iron +620.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +979.3%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +1085%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +12200%
Contains more Copper +1380%
Contains more Manganese +3200%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +7631.6%
Contains more Iron +620.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +979.3%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +1085%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +12200%
Contains more Copper +1380%
Contains more Manganese +3200%
Contains more Selenium +1000%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +50.6%
Contains more Other +2374.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +132.6%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more Water +50.6%
Contains more Other +2374.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +132.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 0g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 0g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 27.7g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 53kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 0.2g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 5876mg 76mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.53mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 2191mg 203mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 10600mg 657mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.01mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.01mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.011mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 0.2µg 2.2µg Tostada shells
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.094mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.553mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 7.011g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baking powder Tostada shells
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Baking powder
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 9943mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.011g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/nutrients
  2. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.