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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 covers 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
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 +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%
~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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.353mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 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 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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 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 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
59% 36% 2%
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
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +113.8%
~equal in Fructose ~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.
Doughnuts 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 Doughnuts Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 434kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 5.31g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 24.93g 23.38g Doughnuts
Net carbs 45.36g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 47.06g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 10mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 17mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 40mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 134mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.53mg 1.53mg Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Tostada shells
Fiber 1.7g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.09mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.5mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 25.91g 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 260mg 203mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 657mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 10.1µg 2.2µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.353mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.094mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 1.553mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.191mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.163g Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 7.011g Tostada shells
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 7.217g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g 0.124g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts 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
32%
Doughnuts
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts 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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.