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Tostada shells vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tostada shells and Gingerbread different?

  • Tostada shells are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Gingerbread is higher in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily need of Selenium 26% more than Tostada shells.
  • Tostada shells contain 4 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. Tostada shells contain 203mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread contains 54mg.
  • Gingerbread is lower in Sodium.

Tostada shells, corn and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +275.9%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Iron +88.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +88.2%
Contains more Selenium +640.9%
Equal in Calcium - 71
Equal in Magnesium - 70
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.9%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Iron +88.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +88.2%
Contains more Selenium +640.9%
Equal in Calcium - 71
Equal in Magnesium - 70

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 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.3%
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Contains more Water +743.4%
Equal in Other - 2.5
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Contains more Water +743.4%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 49.2g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 3.9g Tostada shells
Fats 23.38g 16.4g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 49.2g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 356kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 71mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 76mg 70mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 54mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 657mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.23mg 0.39mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.363mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 2.2µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.19mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.19mg Tostada shells
Folate 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 7.011g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 7.124g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 4.216g 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 Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.889g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.