Cheese sandwich vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cheese sandwich and tostada shells
- Cheese sandwich has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, tostada shells are higher in fiber.
- Cheese sandwich covers your daily selenium needs 40% more than tostada shells.
- Tostada shells contain 5 times less vitamin B2 than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 0.427mg of vitamin B2, while tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
- Cheese sandwich has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +198.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1004.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +354.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~23.38g
~equal in
Water
~3.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
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 | -41.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~8.285g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 24.3µg | 2.2µg | 40% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.363mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.094mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 203mg | 26% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 1.53mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 76mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 7.011g | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 5.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 1.553mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.191mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 7.217g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.363mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 657mg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 6.15g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 8.285g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 306mg | 237mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 64.43g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 25g | 23.38g | 2% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 474kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.148mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
32%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.882g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)