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Tostada shells vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tostada shells and Filo

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Filo is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Filo covers your daily Selenium needs 38% more than Tostada shells.
  • Filo has 12 times less Vitamin B6 than Tostada shells. Tostada shells have 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Filo has 0.03mg.
  • Filo contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tostada shells, corn and Phyllo dough.

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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
Filo
Filo
Contains more Calcium +590.9%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.7%
Contains more Potassium +220.3%
Contains more Zinc +151%
Contains more Copper +46.5%
Contains more Iron +109.8%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.1%
Contains more Selenium +959.1%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Filo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Contains more Calcium +590.9%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.7%
Contains more Potassium +220.3%
Contains more Zinc +151%
Contains more Copper +46.5%
Contains more Iron +109.8%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.1%
Contains more Selenium +959.1%

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
Filo
Filo
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.1%
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%
Filo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 136% 79% 77% 19% 7% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
3
:
2
Filo
Filo
Contains more Fats +289.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Water +881.9%
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
Filo
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Fats +289.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Water +881.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
2
:
1
Filo
Filo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +797.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Filo
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +797.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Filo Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 50.7g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 7.1g Filo
Fats 23.38g 6g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 52.6g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 299kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 0.18g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 1.9g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 11mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 3.21mg Filo
Magnesium 76mg 15mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 75mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 74mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 483mg Filo
Zinc 1.23mg 0.49mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.101mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg 0.476mg Filo
Selenium 2.2µg 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 4.073mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.302mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.03mg Tostada shells
Folate 88µg Filo
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.088mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg Filo
Methionine 0.126mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg Filo
Trans Fat 0.163g Filo
Saturated Fat 7.011g 1.47g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 3.149g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 0.923g 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 Filo
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
32%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo
Filo 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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/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.