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

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Significant differences between English muffins and Tostada shells

  • English muffins have more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • English muffins covers your daily Selenium needs 37% more than Tostada shells.
  • Tostada shells have 3 times less Vitamin B2 than English muffins. English muffins have 0.25mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells have 0.094mg.
  • English muffins contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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 more Calcium +114.5%
Contains more Iron +161.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Manganese +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +918.2%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.7%
Contains more Potassium +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +114.5%
Contains more Iron +161.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Manganese +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +918.2%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.7%
Contains more Potassium +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
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 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +572.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +572.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Water +1212%
Contains more Fats +1283.4%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +59.1%
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 +44.2%
Contains more Water +1212%
Contains more Fats +1283.4%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +59.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1784.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1563.7%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1784.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1563.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +48.9%
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 +∞%
Contains more Starch +48.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 8.87g 6.15g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 44.17g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 227kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 37.2g 55.4g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Tostada shells
Fiber 3.5g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 163mg 76mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 1.53mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 92mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 109mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 425mg 657mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.135mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.505mg 0.363mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 2.2µg English muffins
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.353mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.094mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 1.553mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.191mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0g 0.163g English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 7.011g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins 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
32%
English muffins
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins 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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.

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