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Shortbread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shortbread and Tostada shells

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Tostada shells is 22% higher.
  • Tostada shells have 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Shortbread. Shortbread has 0.314mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells have 0.094mg.
  • Shortbread is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 Iron +94.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Selenium +181.8%
Contains more Calcium +484.6%
Contains more Magnesium +442.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.6%
Contains more Potassium +169.3%
Contains more Zinc +151%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.363
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +94.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Selenium +181.8%
Contains more Calcium +484.6%
Contains more Magnesium +442.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.6%
Contains more Potassium +169.3%
Contains more Zinc +151%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
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 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12.1%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Other +164.1%
Equal in Carbs - 64.43
Equal in Water - 3.32
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 Fats +12.1%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Other +164.1%
Equal in Carbs - 64.43
Equal in Water - 3.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.217
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.285
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.217
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.285

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +36.9%
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +36.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 58.63g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 26.22g 23.38g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 514kcal 474kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 55.4g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Tostada shells
Fiber 1.3g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 13mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.98mg 1.53mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 66mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 88mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 353mg 657mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.09mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.393mg 0.363mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 2.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.353mg
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.094mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.553mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.191mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.163g Tostada shells
Saturated Fat 8.105g 7.011g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 8.285g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.124g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
33%
Shortbread
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.