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Tostada shells vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tostada shells and Butter cookie?

  • Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, yet Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 25% more.
  • Tostada shells have 7 times more Fiber than Butter cookie. While Tostada shells have 5.8g of Fiber, Butter cookie has only 0.8g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Butter cookie is lower.

We used Tostada shells, corn and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched types 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.
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
6
:
4
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
Contains more Calcium +162.1%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +113.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.7%
Contains more Manganese +113.5%
Contains more Iron +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +281.8%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Butter cookie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +162.1%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +113.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.7%
Contains more Manganese +113.5%
Contains more Iron +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +281.8%

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.
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
1
:
11
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37
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%
Butter cookie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
3
:
2
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Water +38.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
Equal in Carbs - 68.9
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
Butter cookie
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Water +38.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
Equal in Carbs - 68.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
3
:
0
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +743.7%
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Butter cookie
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +743.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tostada shells Butter cookie
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 Tostada shells Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 6.15g 6.1g Tostada shells
Fats 23.38g 18.8g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 474kcal 467kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 20.24g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 0.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 29mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 76mg 12mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 102mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 111mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 1.23mg 0.38mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.363mg 0.17mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.036mg Tostada shells
Folate 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 7.011g 11.051g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 5.522g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 0.982g 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
Tostada shells Butter cookie
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%
Tostada shells
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie 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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/nutrients
  2. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.