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Naan vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Naan and Tostada shells different?

  • Naan is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Naan is 45% higher.
  • Naan contains 5 times more Selenium than Tostada shells. While Naan contains 11.4µg of Selenium, Tostada shells contain only 2.2µg.
  • Naan has less Sodium.

Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Tostada shells, corn are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Manganese +285.7%
Contains more Selenium +418.2%
Contains more Calcium +28.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Zinc - 1.23
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Manganese +285.7%
Contains more Selenium +418.2%
Contains more Calcium +28.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Zinc - 1.23
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.
Naan
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 27% 0% 0% 44% 42% 68% 0% 30% 12% 0% 9%
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 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.9%
Contains more Water +951.2%
Contains more Fats +249%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Contains more Other +36.7%
10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 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 +65.9%
Contains more Water +951.2%
Contains more Fats +249%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Contains more Other +36.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.6%
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +53.9%
91% 2% 4%
Starch: 36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0.5 g
Maltose: 1.5 g
Galactose: 0 g
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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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +53.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Naan 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 Naan Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 41.41g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 10.2g 6.15g Naan
Fats 6.7g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 46.21g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 286kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 36g 55.4g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 3.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 4.8g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 59mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.73mg 1.53mg Naan
Magnesium 68mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 188mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 185mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 467mg 657mg Naan
Zinc 1.24mg 1.23mg Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.148mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 0.363mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 2.2µg Naan
Vitamin A 6IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.094mg Naan
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 1.553mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 16µg Naan
Vitamin K 3.3µg Naan
Cholesterol 1mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Naan
Saturated Fat 2.907g 7.011g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 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
Naan 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
19%
Naan
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.104g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Naan
Naan 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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.