Crackers vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between crackers and tostada shells
- Crackers have more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus, while tostada shells have more vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, and zinc.
- Crackers' daily need coverage for iron is 31% higher.
- Tostada shells contain 5 times less vitamin B2 than crackers. Crackers contain 0.456mg of vitamin B2, while tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in crackers is lower.
- Tostada shells have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tostada shells is 49, while the glycemic index of crackers is 63.
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 CalciumCalcium | +57.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +204.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +322.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +385.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +180.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +476.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13% |
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Protein
~6.15g
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Carbs
~64.43g
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Water
~3.32g
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Other
~2.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 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 | -20.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +11.5% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 8.285g | 32% |
| Iron | 4.03mg | 1.53mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.094mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.363mg | 23% |
| Folate | 92µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 1.553mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 76mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 5.8g | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 2.2µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.23mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 5.562g | 7.011g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 248mg | 203mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.491mg | 0.363mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.148mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.353mg | 5% |
| Fats | 26.43g | 23.38g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 237mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 657mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.553g | 7.217g | 2% |
| Calories | 510kcal | 474kcal | 2% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 55.4g | 2% |
| Protein | 6.64g | 6.15g | 1% |
| Carbs | 61.3g | 64.43g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.18g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | 0.124g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 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
49%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Tostada shells is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.449g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers 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.