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Tostada shells vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tostada shells and Croissant

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper, while Croissant have more Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Selenium is 37% higher.
  • Croissant contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Tostada shells. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Croissant contains 0.058mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Croissant is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tostada shells, corn and Croissants, butter.

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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 +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Iron +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Selenium +931.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.33
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 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Iron +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Selenium +931.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.33

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 B6 +525.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.388
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 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.388

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.7%
Contains more Other +51.1%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Water +598.8%
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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.7%
Contains more Other +51.1%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Water +598.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +657.3%
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +657.3%

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 Croissant
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 Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 43.2g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 23.38g 21g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 45.8g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 406kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 11.26g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 2.6g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 37mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 76mg 16mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 105mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 118mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 467mg Croissant
Zinc 1.23mg 0.75mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.08mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg 0.33mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.058mg Tostada shells
Folate 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Croissant
Saturated Fat 7.011g 11.659g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 5.525g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 1.094g 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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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Croissant
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
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant 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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.