Tostada shells vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tostada shells and Saltine cracker different?
- Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 77% higher.
- Tostada shells contain 29 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. While Tostada shells contain 7.011g of Saturated Fat, Saltine cracker contains only 0.244g.
Tostada shells, corn and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+245.5%
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Magnesium
+192.3%
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Phosphorus
+79.6%
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Potassium
+106.1%
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Sodium
-22.6%
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Zinc
+30.9%
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Iron
+404.6%
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Manganese
+75.5%
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Selenium
+872.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.145
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Calcium
+245.5%
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Magnesium
+192.3%
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Phosphorus
+79.6%
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Potassium
+106.1%
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Sodium
-22.6%
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Zinc
+30.9%
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Iron
+404.6%
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Manganese
+75.5%
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Selenium
+872.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.145
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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Vitamin B6
+327.1%
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Vitamin B1
+46.7%
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Vitamin B2
+527.7%
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Vitamin B3
+267.9%
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Vitamin B5
+104.2%
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Vitamin B6
+327.1%
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Vitamin B1
+46.7%
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Vitamin B2
+527.7%
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Vitamin B3
+267.9%
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Vitamin B5
+104.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+1361.3%
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+23.6%
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Protein
+70.7%
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Carbs
+27.7%
Equal in Water - 3.4
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
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2.72 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
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2.2 g
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Fats
+1361.3%
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+23.6%
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Protein
+70.7%
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Carbs
+27.7%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4982.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1109.5%
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Saturated Fat
-96.5%
Saturated Fat:
7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.285 g
Saturated Fat:
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.685 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4982.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1109.5%
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Saturated Fat
-96.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 58.63g | 79.6g |
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| Protein | 6.15g | 10.5g |
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| Fats | 23.38g | 1.6g |
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| Carbs | 64.43g | 82.3g |
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| Calories | 474kcal | 393kcal |
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| Starch | 55.4g |
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| Sugar | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 5.8g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 22mg |
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| Iron | 1.53mg | 7.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 76mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 115mg |
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| Sodium | 657mg | 849mg |
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| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.145mg |
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| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.637mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 21.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.518mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 5.714mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.085mg |
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| Folate | 124µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.287mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.378mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg |
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| Valine | 0.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.224mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.163g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.011g | 0.244g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.217g | 0.142g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 0.685g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g |
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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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tostada shells is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.767g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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.