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Cheese crackers vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese crackers and tostada shells?

  • Cheese crackers are richer in iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and manganese, yet tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for iron is 42% higher.
  • Cheese crackers have 6 times more selenium than tostada shells. Cheese crackers have 13.5µg of selenium, while tostada shells have 2.2µg.
  • Tostada shells contain less sodium.

We used Crackers, cheese, regular and Tostada shells, corn types in this comparison.

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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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
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 CalciumCalcium +78.9%
Contains more IronIron +219%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +513.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~203mg

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% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 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 +77.7%
Contains more OtherOther +23.5%
~equal in Fats ~23.38g
~equal in Carbs ~64.43g
~equal in Water ~3.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 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 -24.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~55.4g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese crackers 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 Cheese crackers Tostada shells DV% diff.
Iron 4.88mg 1.53mg 42%
Folate 152µg 38%
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 1.553mg 29%
Selenium 13.5µg 2.2µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.094mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.353mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.19mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.363mg 15%
Sodium 973mg 657mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 14%
Fiber 2.3g 5.8g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 8.285g 12%
Magnesium 25mg 76mg 12%
Protein 10.93g 6.15g 10%
Manganese 0.562mg 0.363mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 8%
Saturated fat 5.288g 7.011g 8%
Calcium 136mg 76mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.191mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.744g 7.217g 4%
Copper 0.125mg 0.148mg 3%
Potassium 156mg 237mg 2%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 2%
Carbs 59.42g 64.43g 2%
Calories 489kcal 474kcal 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Starch 52.56g 55.4g 1%
Fats 22.74g 23.38g 1%
Net carbs 57.12g 58.63g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 4.53g N/A
Zinc 1.19mg 1.23mg 0%
Phosphorus 200mg 203mg 0%
Trans fat 0.542g 0.163g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 0.124g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers 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
49%
Cheese crackers
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.723g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers 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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.