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Taco shells vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco shells and Tostada shells

  • Taco shells have more Manganese, however, Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Sodium is 14% more.
  • Taco shells contain 2 times more Manganese than Tostada shells. Taco shells contain 0.56mg of Manganese, while Tostada shells contain 0.363mg.
  • Taco shells contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Taco shells, baked 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 +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.9%
Contains more Manganese +54.3%
Contains more Selenium +118.2%
Contains more Copper +31%
Equal in Iron - 1.53
Equal in Magnesium - 76
Equal in Potassium - 237
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.9%
Contains more Manganese +54.3%
Contains more Selenium +118.2%
Contains more Copper +31%
Equal in Iron - 1.53
Equal in Magnesium - 76
Equal in Potassium - 237

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 B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
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 B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +92.8%
Contains more Other +42.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Fats - 23.38
Equal in Carbs - 64.43
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 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 Water +92.8%
Contains more Other +42.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Fats - 23.38
Equal in Carbs - 64.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.011
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.217
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.011
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.217

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 55.4
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 55.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 6.41g 6.15g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 63.49g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 476kcal 474kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 55.4g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Tostada shells
Fiber 6.7g 5.8g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 76mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 1.53mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 76mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 203mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 324mg 657mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 1.23mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.363mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 2.2µg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.094mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.553mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 0.163g Tostada shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 7.011g Tostada shells
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 0.124g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells 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
20%
Taco shells
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
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 - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco shells
Taco shells 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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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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