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Cheese crackers vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheese crackers and Tostada shells?

  • Cheese crackers are richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, yet Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for Iron is 42% higher.
  • Cheese crackers have 6 times more Selenium than Tostada shells. Cheese crackers have 13.5µg of Selenium, while Tostada shells have 2.2µg.
  • Tostada shells contain less Sodium.

We used Crackers, cheese, regular and Tostada shells, corn types in this comparison.

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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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
4
:
6
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Calcium +78.9%
Contains more Iron +219%
Contains more Manganese +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +513.6%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Zinc - 1.23
Cheese crackers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +78.9%
Contains more Iron +219%
Contains more Manganese +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +513.6%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Zinc - 1.23

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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
11
:
1
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.5%
Cheese crackers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Tostada shells
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 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
3
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Equal in Fats - 23.38
Equal in Carbs - 64.43
Equal in Water - 3.32
Cheese crackers
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Tostada shells
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 Protein +77.7%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Equal in Fats - 23.38
Equal in Carbs - 64.43
Equal in Water - 3.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
2
:
1
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Cheese crackers
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
3
:
1
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 55.4
Cheese crackers
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tostada shells
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 55.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 57.12g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 10.93g 6.15g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 59.42g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 489kcal 474kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g 55.4g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g Tostada shells
Fiber 2.3g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 136mg 76mg Cheese crackers
Iron 4.88mg 1.53mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 200mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 156mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 973mg 657mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.19mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.125mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.562mg 0.363mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg 2.2µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.353mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.094mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 1.553mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.191mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 152µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.542g 0.163g Tostada shells
Saturated Fat 5.288g 7.011g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 8.285g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 0.124g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers 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
53%
Cheese crackers
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.723g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.