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Bagel vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bagel and tostada shells

  • Bagel has more selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Bagel covers your daily selenium needs 48% more than tostada shells.
  • Tostada shells have 13 times less Selenium than bagel. Bagel has 28.7µg of Selenium, while tostada shells have 2.2µg.
  • Bagel contains less sodium.
  • Bagel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bagel is 69, while the glycemic index of tostada shells is 49.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bagels, wheat and Tostada shells, corn.

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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.
Bagel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
Contains more IronIron +80.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +293.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1204.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%

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.
Bagel
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
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10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1031%
Contains more FatsFats +1428.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.8%
Contains more OtherOther +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
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24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2388.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +785.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bagel Tostada shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 250kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 10.2g 6.15g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 44.79g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 48.89g 64.43g Tostada shells
Magnesium 51mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 20mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 165mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.76mg 1.53mg Bagel
Sugar 6.12g Tostada shells
Fiber 4.1g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.175mg 0.148mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 142mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 439mg 657mg Bagel
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.363mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 2.2µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.353mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.094mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 1.553mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.191mg Bagel
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Folate 76µg Bagel
Trans Fat 0g 0.163g Bagel
Choline 9.8mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 7.011g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Tostada shells
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Bagel
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.011g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel 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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/nutrients
  2. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.