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Cornbread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cornbread and Tostada shells

  • Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cornbread is 41% higher.
  • Tostada shells have 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Cornbread. Cornbread has 0.272mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells have 0.094mg.
  • Tostada shells are lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) 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 Iron +63.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.9%
Contains more Selenium +154.5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +109.7%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.8%
Contains more Copper +74.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.9%
Contains more Selenium +154.5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +109.7%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.8%
Contains more Copper +74.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%

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 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
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 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +134.9%
Contains more Other +28.7%
Contains more Fats +91.6%
Equal in Carbs - 64.43
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 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 Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +134.9%
Contains more Other +28.7%
Contains more Fats +91.6%
Equal in Carbs - 64.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.217
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.217

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornbread 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 Cornbread Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 63g 58.63g Cornbread
Protein 7g 6.15g Cornbread
Fats 12.2g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 69.5g 64.43g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 20.34g Tostada shells
Fiber 6.5g 5.8g Cornbread
Calcium 57mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.5mg 1.53mg Cornbread
Magnesium 24mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 489mg 203mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 817mg 657mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.57mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.085mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.315mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 5.6µg 2.2µg Cornbread
Vitamin A 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.353mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.094mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 1.553mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.191mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 2mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.091g 7.011g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread 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
33%
Cornbread
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.