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Tostada shells vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tostada shells and Waffle different?

  • Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Waffle is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 80% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Waffle. While Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, Waffle contains only 0.056mg.
  • Waffle has less Saturated Fat.

Tostada shells, corn and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.9%
Contains more Copper +138.7%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Calcium +235.5%
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Equal in Phosphorus - 190
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 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.9%
Contains more Copper +138.7%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Calcium +235.5%
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Equal in Phosphorus - 190

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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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.9%
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 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +95.8%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Water +1165.1%
Contains more Other +14%
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% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Fats +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +95.8%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Water +1165.1%
Contains more Other +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 32.9g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 23.38g 14.1g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 32.9g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 291kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.53mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 76mg 19mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 190mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 159mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 511mg Waffle
Zinc 1.23mg 0.68mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.062mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg 0.265mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.263mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.056mg Tostada shells
Folate 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Waffle
Saturated Fat 7.011g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 3.521g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 6.785g 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 Waffle
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%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.145g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.