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Pita bread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pita bread and Tostada shells

  • Pita bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron, while Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Pita bread covers your daily need of Selenium 45% more than Tostada shells.
  • Pita bread contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Tostada shells. While Pita bread contains 0.327mg of Vitamin B2, Tostada shells contain only 0.094mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pita bread is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, enriched 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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
6
:
4
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Calcium +13.2%
Contains more Iron +71.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Contains more Selenium +1131.8%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Pita bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +13.2%
Contains more Iron +71.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Contains more Selenium +1131.8%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%

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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
11
:
1
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +967.6%
Pita bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
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 B1 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +967.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
2
:
3
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Protein +48%
Contains more Water +866.9%
Contains more Fats +1848.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Pita bread
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 Protein +48%
Contains more Water +866.9%
Contains more Fats +1848.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Other +43.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
1
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6773.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1448.6%
Pita bread
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 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 -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6773.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1448.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita bread 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 Pita bread Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 9.1g 6.15g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 55.7g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 275kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 1.3g Tostada shells
Fiber 2.2g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 86mg 76mg Pita bread
Iron 2.62mg 1.53mg Pita bread
Magnesium 26mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 97mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 120mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 536mg 657mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.84mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.168mg 0.148mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.363mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg 2.2µg Pita bread
Vitamin E 0.3mg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.353mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.094mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 1.553mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.191mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 107µg Pita bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg Pita bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg Pita bread
Trans Fat 0.163g Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 7.011g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita bread 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
36%
Pita bread
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
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 - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.845g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread
Pita bread 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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.