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Tostada shells vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tostada shells and Hush puppies

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper, however, Hush puppies are richer in Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Hush puppies' daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% more.
  • Tostada shells contain 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Hush puppies. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Hush puppies contain 0.102mg.
  • Hush puppies contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tostada shells, corn and Hush puppies, prepared from recipe.

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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 Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +124.2%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Calcium +265.8%
Contains more Iron +98.7%
Contains more Selenium +618.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
Equal in Sodium - 668
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 84% 114% 18% 81% 13% 88% 19% 22% 29% 87%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +124.2%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Calcium +265.8%
Contains more Iron +98.7%
Contains more Selenium +618.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
Equal in Sodium - 668

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 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.352
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 12% 26% 0% 1% 88% 77% 53% 22% 24% 67% 24% 59%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.352

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +73.2%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Water +773.5%
Contains more Other +39.7%
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
8% 14% 46% 29% 4%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 29 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Fats +73.2%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Water +773.5%
Contains more Other +39.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%

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 Hush puppies
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Hush puppies Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 43.2g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 7.7g Hush puppies
Fats 23.38g 13.5g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 46g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 337kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 2.03g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 2.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 278mg Hush puppies
Iron 1.53mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Magnesium 76mg 24mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 189mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 144mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 668mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 0.66mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.066mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg 0.22mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 15.8µg Hush puppies
Vitamin A 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A RAE 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0.2mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.352mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2.782mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.357mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.102mg Tostada shells
Folate 89µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.082mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.279mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.321mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.31mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.169mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.382mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.388mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.197mg Hush puppies
Cholesterol 45mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 7.011g 2.108g Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 3.263g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 7.219g 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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Tostada shells Hush puppies
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
37%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.903g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies 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. Hush puppies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174999/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.