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Dinner rolls vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dinner rolls and tostada shells

  • Dinner rolls have more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, tostada shells have more vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for dinner rolls is 45% higher.
  • Tostada shells have 12 times less Selenium than dinner rolls. Dinner rolls have 26.8µg of Selenium, while tostada shells have 2.2µg.
  • Dinner rolls are lower in saturated Fat.
  • Dinner rolls have a higher glycemic index than tostada shells.

Food types used in this article are Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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 19% 53% 12% 140% 45% 27% 52% 61% 76% 146%
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 +134.2%
Contains more IronIron +143.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1118.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +192.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.148mg

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% 0.3% 5.6% 0% 132% 86% 101% 27% 22% 16% 27% 76% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +274.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 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 +76.6%
Contains more WaterWater +756.6%
Contains more FatsFats +261.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.8%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.509 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 -80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +283.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dinner rolls 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 Dinner rolls Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 310kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 10.86g 6.15g Dinner rolls
Fats 6.47g 23.38g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 0.2mg Dinner rolls
Net carbs 50.04g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 52.04g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 4mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 26mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 178mg 76mg Dinner rolls
Potassium 139mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 3.72mg 1.53mg Dinner rolls
Sugar 5.55g Tostada shells
Fiber 2g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.135mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.99mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 122mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 467mg 657mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 5IU Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 1µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin E 0.28mg Dinner rolls
Manganese 0.582mg 0.363mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 26.8µg 2.2µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B1 0.526mg 0.353mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.374mg 0.094mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 5.367mg 1.553mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.191mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.13µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Folate 101µg Dinner rolls
Trans Fat 0g 0.163g Dinner rolls
Choline 14.6mg Dinner rolls
Saturated Fat 1.375g 7.011g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.881g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.509g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.081mg Dinner rolls
Threonine 0.286mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.337mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.233mg Dinner rolls
Methionine 0.145mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.401mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.222mg Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g 0.124g Dinner rolls
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dinner rolls 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
39%
Dinner rolls
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dinner rolls
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.636g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls 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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.