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Tostada shells vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tostada shells and Dough

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Dough have more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Selenium is 48% higher.
  • Dough contains 13 times less Saturated Fat than Tostada shells. Tostada shells contain 7.011g of Saturated Fat, while Dough contains 0.529g.

The food types used in this comparison are Tostada shells, corn and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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 +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains more Zinc +18.3%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +59%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Copper - 0.152
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 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains more Zinc +18.3%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +59%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Copper - 0.152

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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Dough
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.2%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +866.1%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Contains more Water +894%
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
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +866.1%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Contains more Water +894%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1893.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +869%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1893.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +869%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +25.3%
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
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +25.3%
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 Dough
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Dough Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 49.68g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 10.75g Dough
Fats 23.38g 2.42g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 51.88g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 272kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g 44.23g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 2.2g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 52mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 76mg 32mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 105mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 117mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 602mg Dough
Zinc 1.23mg 1.04mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.363mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 2.2µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.107mg Tostada shells
Folate 123µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.163g 0.005g Dough
Saturated Fat 7.011g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 0.362g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 0.855g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 0.063g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
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 - 21)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.482g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.