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Bread sticks vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bread sticks and Tostada shells

  • Bread sticks have more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Bread sticks' daily need coverage for Selenium is 64% more.
  • Bread sticks contain 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Tostada shells. Bread sticks contain 0.553mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
  • Bread sticks contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread sticks, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
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 +179.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1604.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.8%
~equal in Sodium ~657mg

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.
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% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
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 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +488.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +397.3%
~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
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 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 +95.1%
Contains more WaterWater +83.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%
Contains more FatsFats +146.1%
~equal in Carbs ~64.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 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 -79.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread sticks Tostada shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Bread sticks Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 412kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 12g 6.15g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 65.4g 58.63g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 64.43g Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 22mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 124mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 4.28mg 1.53mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g Tostada shells
Fiber 3g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.188mg 0.148mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 121mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 713mg 657mg Tostada shells
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.363mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 2.2µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.353mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.094mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 1.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.191mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 0.163g Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 7.011g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks 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
44%
Bread sticks
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
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 - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.601g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks 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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.