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English muffin vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffin and Tostada shells

  • English muffin has more Vitamin B5, while Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 2 times less Vitamin B5 than English muffin. English muffin contains 0.446mg of Vitamin B5, while Tostada shells contain 0.191mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in English muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +71.9%
Contains more Magnesium +261.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +80.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.363
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +71.9%
Contains more Magnesium +261.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +80.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
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 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.553
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% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 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 B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.553

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Water +1168.1%
Contains more Fats +1198.9%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +13.3%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +25.2%
Contains more Water +1168.1%
Contains more Fats +1198.9%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +13.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2289.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2289.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 7.7g 6.15g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 46g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 235kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 2.7g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 52mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 0.89mg 1.53mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 21mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 133mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 131mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 464mg 657mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.129mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.357mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg Tostada shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.094mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.553mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.191mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.163g English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 7.011g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 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
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

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 - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.752g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.