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Tostada shells vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tostada shells and Cracker

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Cracker have more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 31% higher.
  • Cracker contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Tostada shells. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Cracker contains 0.063mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cracker is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tostada shells, corn and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +151%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +163.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +204.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +151%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +163.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +204.5%

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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Cracker
Contains more Vitamin B6 +476.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +476.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
Equal in Water - 3.14
Equal in Other - 2.49
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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Fats +13%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
Equal in Water - 3.14
Equal in Other - 2.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.553
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.553

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +11.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +11.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 59g Cracker
Protein 6.15g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 23.38g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 64.43g 61.3g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 55.4g 49.69g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 2.3g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 1.53mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 76mg 18mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 237mg 118mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 726mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 0.49mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.104mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 2.2µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.063mg Tostada shells
Folate 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0.163g 1.076g Tostada shells
Saturated Fat 7.011g 5.562g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 6.553g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
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 - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.449g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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