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Cracker vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cracker and Tostada shells

  • Cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 31% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Cracker. Cracker contains 0.456mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cracker is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +163.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +204.5%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +151%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Equal in Sodium - 657
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +163.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +204.5%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +151%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Equal in Sodium - 657

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.
Cracker
11
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +476.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +476.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Carbs - 64.43
Equal in Water - 3.32
Equal in Other - 2.72
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Fats +13%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Carbs - 64.43
Equal in Water - 3.32
Equal in Other - 2.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +11.5%
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +11.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 59g 58.63g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 6.15g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 23.38g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 510kcal 474kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 55.4g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Tostada shells
Fiber 2.3g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 120mg 76mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.53mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 248mg 203mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 726mg 657mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.49mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.104mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.491mg 0.363mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 2.2µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.353mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.094mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.553mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.191mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.163g Tostada shells
Saturated Fat 5.562g 7.011g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 8.285g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.124g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Tostada shells
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.449g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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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