Doughnuts vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between doughnuts and tostada shells
- Doughnuts have more vitamin B2, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6, fiber, and magnesium.
- Tostada shells cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 24% more than doughnuts.
- Tostada shells have 5 times less selenium than doughnuts. Doughnuts have 10.1µg of selenium, while tostada shells have 2.2µg.
- Tostada shells contain less saturated fat.
- Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of doughnuts is 75, while the glycemic index of tostada shells is 49.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 IronIron | +65.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +359.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +347.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +626% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 8.285g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.363mg | 24% |
| Folate | 92µg | 23% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 7.011g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.094mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 5.8g | 16% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 2.2µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 76mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.53mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Starch | 25.91g | 55.4g | 12% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 657mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 1.553mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 203mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.23mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 64.43g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.191mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 237mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.353mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 7.217g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 434kcal | 474kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 23.38g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 6.15g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.363mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | 0.124g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +527.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~23.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.285 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.91 g
Sucrose:
16.02 g
Glucose:
0.67 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.93 g
Maltose:
0.54 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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +113.8% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
