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Tostada shells vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tostada shells and Doughnuts

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Doughnuts are richer in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Tostada shells covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 24% more than Doughnuts.
  • Doughnuts have 4 times less Magnesium than Tostada shells. Tostada shells have 76mg of Magnesium, while Doughnuts have 17mg.
  • Doughnuts contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tostada shells, corn and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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 +90%
Contains more Magnesium +347.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +146%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Iron +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Contains more Selenium +359.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.333
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% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +347.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +146%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Iron +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Contains more Selenium +359.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.333

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 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.4%
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% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Other +44.7%
Contains more Water +527.1%
Equal in Fats - 24.93
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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Other +44.7%
Contains more Water +527.1%
Equal in Fats - 24.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +113.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +113.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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 Doughnuts
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 Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 45.36g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 5.31g Tostada shells
Fats 23.38g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 64.43g 47.06g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 434kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g 25.91g Tostada shells
Sugar 18.15g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 1.7g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 40mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 76mg 17mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 237mg 134mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 477mg Doughnuts
Zinc 1.23mg 0.5mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg 0.333mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.05mg Tostada shells
Folate 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Cholesterol 10mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 7.011g 11.105g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 3.915g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tostada shells Doughnuts
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
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts 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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.