Crouton vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Crouton and Tostada shells
- Crouton has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Crouton is 64% higher.
- Tostada shells have 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Crouton. Crouton has 5.439mg of Vitamin B3, while Tostada shells have 1.553mg.
- Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain 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.
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Iron
+166.7%
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Copper
+10.1%
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Manganese
+37.7%
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Selenium
+1604.5%
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Magnesium
+145.2%
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Phosphorus
+76.5%
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Potassium
+91.1%
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Zinc
+38.2%
Equal in Calcium - 76
Equal in Sodium - 657
Equal in Copper - 0.148
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Iron
+166.7%
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Copper
+10.1%
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Manganese
+37.7%
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Selenium
+1604.5%
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Magnesium
+145.2%
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Phosphorus
+76.5%
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Potassium
+91.1%
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Zinc
+38.2%
Equal in Calcium - 76
Equal in Sodium - 657
Equal in Copper - 0.148
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.
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Vitamin B1
+76.5%
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Vitamin B2
+189.4%
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Vitamin B3
+250.2%
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Vitamin B5
+124.6%
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Vitamin B6
+1296.2%
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Vitamin B1
+76.5%
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Vitamin B2
+189.4%
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Vitamin B3
+250.2%
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Vitamin B5
+124.6%
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Vitamin B6
+1296.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+93.5%
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Carbs
+14.1%
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Water
+65.7%
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Fats
+254.2%
Equal in Other - 2.72
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
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2.5 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
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Protein
+93.5%
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Carbs
+14.1%
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Water
+65.7%
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Fats
+254.2%
Equal in Other - 2.72
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-78.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+135.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+550.8%
Saturated Fat:
1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.273 g
Saturated Fat:
7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.285 g
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Saturated Fat
-78.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+135.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+550.8%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 68.4g | 58.63g |
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| Protein | 11.9g | 6.15g |
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| Fats | 6.6g | 23.38g |
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| Carbs | 73.5g | 64.43g |
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| Calories | 407kcal | 474kcal |
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| Starch | 55.4g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 5.8g |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 76mg | |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 1.53mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg | 203mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg | 237mg |
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| Sodium | 698mg | 657mg |
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| Zinc | 0.89mg | 1.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.148mg |
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| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.363mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 1.553mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.363mg |
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| Folate | 132µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg |
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| Lysine | 0.278mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg |
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| Valine | 0.514mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.163g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 7.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 7.217g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 8.285g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g |
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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
38%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tostada shells is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.501g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crouton is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.