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Dinner rolls vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dinner rolls and Tostada shells

  • Dinner rolls have more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Dinner rolls is 45% higher.
  • Tostada shells have 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Dinner rolls. Dinner rolls have 0.374mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells have 0.094mg.
  • Dinner rolls are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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 +134.2%
Contains more Iron +143.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Contains more Selenium +1118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains more Zinc +24.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 140% 19% 53% 13% 61% 27% 45% 76% 147%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +134.2%
Contains more Iron +143.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Contains more Selenium +1118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains more Zinc +24.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.148

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 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +274.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 1% 132% 87% 101% 28% 23% 76% 17% 27%
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 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +274.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.6%
Contains more Water +756.6%
Contains more Fats +261.4%
Contains more Carbs +23.8%
Contains more Other +24.2%
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 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 +76.6%
Contains more Water +756.6%
Contains more Fats +261.4%
Contains more Carbs +23.8%
Contains more Other +24.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +283.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.2%
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.509 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +283.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dinner rolls Tostada shells
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Dinner rolls Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 50.04g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 10.86g 6.15g Dinner rolls
Fats 6.47g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 52.04g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 310kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 5.55g Tostada shells
Fiber 2g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 178mg 76mg Dinner rolls
Iron 3.72mg 1.53mg Dinner rolls
Magnesium 26mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 122mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 139mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 467mg 657mg Dinner rolls
Zinc 0.99mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.135mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.582mg 0.363mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 26.8µg 2.2µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 5IU Dinner rolls
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin E 0.28mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin C 0.2mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B1 0.526mg 0.353mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.374mg 0.094mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 5.367mg 1.553mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.191mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 101µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0.13µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.081mg Dinner rolls
Threonine 0.286mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.337mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.233mg Dinner rolls
Methionine 0.145mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.401mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.222mg Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 4mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0g 0.163g Dinner rolls
Saturated Fat 1.375g 7.011g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.881g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.509g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g 0.124g Dinner rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dinner rolls 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
41%
Dinner rolls
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dinner rolls
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.636g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls 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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.