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Croissant vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Croissant and Tostada shells

  • Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Selenium is 37% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Croissant. Croissant contains 0.861mg of Vitamin B5, while Tostada shells contain 0.191mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tostada shells are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter 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 +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Selenium +931.8%
Contains more Calcium +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +85%
Equal in Manganese - 0.363
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Selenium +931.8%
Contains more Calcium +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +85%
Equal in Manganese - 0.363

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 B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
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 B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Water +598.8%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.7%
Contains more Other +51.1%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 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 +33.3%
Contains more Water +598.8%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.7%
Contains more Other +51.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +657.3%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +657.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 8.2g 6.15g Croissant
Fats 21g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 45.8g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 406kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 11.26g Tostada shells
Fiber 2.6g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 37mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.03mg 1.53mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 105mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 118mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 467mg 657mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.08mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.33mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 22.7µg 2.2µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.353mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.094mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.553mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.191mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 7.011g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 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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Croissant 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
34%
Croissant
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.