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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
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 +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%
~equal in Sodium ~657mg

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% 10% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 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 WaterWater +716.6%
Contains more FatsFats +144.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +20.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 38% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 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 -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
69% 28% 2%
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
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 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.
Cornbread Tostada shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cornbread Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 330kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.59g 6.15g Cornbread
Fats 9.58g 23.38g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg Cornbread
Net carbs 52.16g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 54.46g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 57mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 17mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 135mg 76mg Cornbread
Potassium 133mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.85mg 1.53mg Cornbread
Sugar 16.05g Tostada shells
Fiber 2.3g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.073mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.67mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 35.66g 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 391mg 203mg Cornbread
Sodium 599mg 657mg Cornbread
Vitamin A 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.222mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 8.7µg 2.2µg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.094mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 1.553mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.191mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg Cornbread
Folate 55µg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.224g 0.163g Tostada shells
Choline 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.732g 7.011g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.494g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.059mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.226mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.265mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.157mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.334mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.167mg Cornbread
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g 0.005g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread 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
24%
Cornbread
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.279g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
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.

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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/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.

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