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Muffin vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Muffin and Tostada shells?

  • Muffin is richer in Selenium, yet Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 25% higher.
  • Muffin has 4 times more Selenium than Tostada shells. Muffin has 8.2µg of Selenium, while Tostada shells have 2.2µg.
  • Muffin contains less Sodium.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Tostada shells, corn types in this comparison.

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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.
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
7
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Manganese +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +272.7%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains more Zinc +232.4%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Manganese +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +272.7%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains more Zinc +232.4%
Contains more Copper +146.7%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
9
:
3
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +807.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.553
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Tostada shells
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 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +807.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.553

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
4
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Water +651.8%
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Tostada shells
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 Water +651.8%
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Other +83.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.285
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.285

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
5
:
1
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +239.7%
Muffin
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tostada shells
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +239.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Tostada shells
Lower in Sugar ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 4.49g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 16.07g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 53g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 375kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 16.31g 55.4g Tostada shells
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Tostada shells
Fiber 1.1g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 44mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.3mg 1.53mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 10mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 146mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 121mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 336mg 657mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.06mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.449mg 0.363mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 2.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.094mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.553mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.191mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.163g Tostada shells
Saturated Fat 2.844g 7.011g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.124g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
28%
Muffin
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.167g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin 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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.