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Butter cookie vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butter cookie and Tostada shells?

  • Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 25% more.
  • Butter cookie has 4 times more Selenium than Tostada shells. While Butter cookie has 8.4µg of Selenium, Tostada shells have only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tostada shells are lower.

We used Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Tostada shells, corn types 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.
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
4
:
6
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Iron +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +281.8%
Contains more Calcium +162.1%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +113.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.7%
Contains more Manganese +113.5%
Butter cookie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +281.8%
Contains more Calcium +162.1%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +113.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.7%
Contains more Manganese +113.5%

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.
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
11
:
1
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Butter cookie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Tostada shells
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
2
:
3
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Water +38.6%
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Carbs - 64.43
Butter cookie
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Tostada shells
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 Water +38.6%
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Carbs - 64.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
0
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3
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +743.7%
Butter cookie
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +743.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 58.63g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 18.8g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 68.9g 64.43g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 20.24g Tostada shells
Fiber 0.8g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 29mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.22mg 1.53mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 102mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 111mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 282mg 657mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.2mg 0.148mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 8.4µg 2.2µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.353mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.094mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 1.553mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.191mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 11.051g 7.011g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Tostada shells
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
36%
Butter cookie
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.