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Dough vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dough and Tostada shells

  • Dough has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Selenium is 48% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Dough. Dough contains 0.427mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dough is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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 +155.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.148mg
~equal in Sodium ~657mg

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.
Dough
9
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% 0.06% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
2
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +74.8%
Contains more WaterWater +894%
Contains more FatsFats +866.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.2%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
1
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 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 -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1893.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +869%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
3
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +25.3%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dough 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 Dough Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 272kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 10.75g 6.15g Dough
Fats 2.42g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 49.68g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 51.88g 64.43g Tostada shells
Magnesium 32mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 52mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 117mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 3.91mg 1.53mg Dough
Sugar 4.62g Tostada shells
Fiber 2.2g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.152mg 0.148mg Dough
Zinc 1.04mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 44.23g 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 105mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 602mg 657mg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.363mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 2.2µg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.353mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.094mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 1.553mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.191mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Folate 123µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.163g Dough
Choline 8mg Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 7.011g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 8.285g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Dough
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.482g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough 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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.