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Tostada shells vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tostada shells and Gingersnaps

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Gingersnaps have more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingersnaps is 61% higher.
  • Gingersnaps have 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Tostada shells. Tostada shells have 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Gingersnaps have 0.098mg.
  • Gingersnaps are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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
3
:
7
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Magnesium +55.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.6%
Contains more Iron +318.3%
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains less Sodium -23.7%
Contains more Copper +106.1%
Contains more Manganese +328.4%
Contains more Selenium +131.8%
Equal in Calcium - 77
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +55.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.6%
Contains more Iron +318.3%
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains less Sodium -23.7%
Contains more Copper +106.1%
Contains more Manganese +328.4%
Contains more Selenium +131.8%
Equal in Calcium - 77

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
2
:
10
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99%
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%
Gingersnaps
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
3
:
2
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Fats +138.6%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Water +59.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.6
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
Gingersnaps
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +138.6%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Water +59.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
2
:
1
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 6.15g 5.6g Tostada shells
Fats 23.38g 9.8g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 474kcal 416kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 19.92g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 2.2g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 1.53mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 76mg 49mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 83mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 657mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 1.23mg 0.55mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.363mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 2.2µg 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.2mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.098mg Tostada shells
Folate 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg Gingersnaps
Trans Fat 0.163g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 7.011g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 5.365g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 1.372g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Gingersnaps
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
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps 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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.