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Croissant vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between croissant and tostada shells

  • Croissant has more selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, while tostada shells have more vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and copper.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for selenium is 37% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 5 times less vitamin B5 than croissant. Croissant contains 0.861mg of vitamin B5, while tostada shells contain 0.191mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tostada shells is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter 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% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
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 IronIron +32.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +931.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +64%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.363mg

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
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 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.353mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 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 +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +598.8%
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.7%
Contains more OtherOther +51.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 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 -39.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +657.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Tostada shells DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 8.285g 48%
Selenium 22.7µg 2.2µg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.363mg 23%
Starch 55.4g 23%
Vitamin A 206µg 23%
Folate 88µg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Saturated fat 11.659g 7.011g 21%
Magnesium 16mg 76mg 14%
Phosphorus 105mg 203mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.191mg 13%
Fiber 2.6g 5.8g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.094mg 11%
Sodium 467mg 657mg 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.148mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Iron 2.03mg 1.53mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Carbs 45.8g 64.43g 6%
Zinc 0.75mg 1.23mg 4%
Potassium 118mg 237mg 4%
Calcium 37mg 76mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 7.217g 4%
Protein 8.2g 6.15g 4%
Fats 21g 23.38g 4%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.553mg 4%
Calories 406kcal 474kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.353mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.363mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 58.63g N/A
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Trans fat 0.163g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 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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Croissant 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
35%
Croissant
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.