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Coffeecake vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between coffeecake and tostada shells

  • Coffeecake has more selenium; however, tostada shells are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese.
  • Tostada shells cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 23% more than coffeecake.
  • Tostada shells contain 6 times less selenium than coffeecake. Coffeecake contains 13.3µg of selenium, while tostada shells contain 2.2µg.
  • Coffeecake has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Coffeecake, cheese 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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 PotassiumPotassium +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +504.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +139.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111%

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 +13.8%
Contains more WaterWater +869.9%
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.4%
Contains more OtherOther +109.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 -23.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +403.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.217g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Tostada shells DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 8.285g 44%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Starch 55.4g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.363mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.353mg 21%
Selenium 13.3µg 2.2µg 20%
Fiber 1g 5.8g 19%
Magnesium 15mg 76mg 15%
Phosphorus 101mg 203mg 15%
Sodium 339mg 657mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 14%
Fats 15.2g 23.38g 13%
Iron 0.64mg 1.53mg 11%
Copper 0.052mg 0.148mg 11%
Folate 39µg 10%
Vitamin A 86µg 10%
Manganese 0.172mg 0.363mg 8%
Carbs 44.3g 64.43g 7%
Saturated fat 5.391g 7.011g 7%
Calories 339kcal 474kcal 7%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.23mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 1.553mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.191mg 4%
Protein 7g 6.15g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.094mg 2%
Potassium 289mg 237mg 2%
Calcium 59mg 76mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 58.63g N/A
Trans fat 0.163g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 7.129g 7.217g 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.62g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.