Cornbread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cornbread and tostada shells
- Cornbread has more phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, tostada shells are higher in vitamin B6, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Cornbread covers your daily phosphorus needs 27% more than tostada shells.
- Tostada shells contain 4 times less selenium than cornbread. Cornbread contains 8.7µg of selenium, while tostada shells contain 2.2µg.
- Cornbread has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of cornbread is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs 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 | +77.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +295.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +347.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +203.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +327.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.59 g
Fats:
9.58 g
Carbs:
54.46 g
Water:
27.11 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +716.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
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Protein
~6.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.963 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 | -46.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +322.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
35.66 g
Sucrose:
14.45 g
Glucose:
0.29 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
1.05 g
Maltose:
0.06 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +55.4% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.963g | 8.285g | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 391mg | 203mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.363mg | 21% |
| Fats | 9.58g | 23.38g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.732g | 7.011g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 76mg | 14% |
| Folate | 55µg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 5.8g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.353mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.7µg | 2.2µg | 12% |
| Choline | 58.7mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.494g | 7.217g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.579mg | 0.191mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Starch | 35.66g | 55.4g | 8% |
| Calories | 330kcal | 474kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.363mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.094mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 1.23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.85mg | 1.53mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 657mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.004mg | 1.553mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 54.46g | 64.43g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.7µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 133mg | 237mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.59g | 6.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 52.16g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 16.05g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.224g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.658mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.076g | 0.124g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.043g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.726g | 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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.279g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread 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.