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Tostada shells vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tostada shells and Fruitcake

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, and Fiber, however, Fruitcake is richer in Iron.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 30% more.
  • Tostada shells contain 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Fruitcake. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Fruitcake contains 0.046mg.
  • Fruitcake contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tostada shells, corn and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 +130.3%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.4%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +355.6%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Iron +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Equal in Selenium - 2
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +130.3%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.4%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +355.6%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Iron +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Equal in Selenium - 2

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 B1 +606%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +689.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +606%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +689.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.099

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Contains more Fats +156.9%
Contains more Other +147.3%
Contains more Water +662%
Equal in Carbs - 61.6
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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Contains more Fats +156.9%
Contains more Other +147.3%
Contains more Water +662%
Equal in Carbs - 61.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 57.9g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 2.9g Tostada shells
Fats 23.38g 9.1g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 61.6g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 324kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 27.42g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 3.7g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 33mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 76mg 16mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 52mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 153mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 1.23mg 0.27mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.05mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg 0.22mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 2µg Tostada shells
Vitamin A 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.05mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 0.791mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.046mg Tostada shells
Folate 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 7.011g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 4.2g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 3.323g 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 Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.963g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake 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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.