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Egg bread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are egg bread and tostada shells different?

  • Egg bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron; however, tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for egg bread is 51% higher.
  • Egg bread contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than tostada shells. While egg bread contains 0.436mg of vitamin B2, tostada shells contain only 0.094mg.
  • Egg bread has less sodium.
  • Tostada shells have a lower glycemic index (49) than egg bread (70).

Bread, egg and Tostada shells, corn are the varieties used in this article.

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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 14% 28% 10% 114% 54% 22% 45% 50% 65% 164%
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 +22.4%
Contains more IronIron +98.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1268.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.5%
~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% 21% 5.2% 6% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 13% 2.3% 79% 46%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +363.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +467.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 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 +54.5%
Contains more WaterWater +945.2%
Contains more FatsFats +289.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.8%
Contains more OtherOther +36%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 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 -77.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +213.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +649.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg bread 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 Egg bread Tostada shells DV% diff.
Selenium 30.1µg 2.2µg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.106g 8.285g 48%
Fats 6g 23.38g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.094mg 26%
Folate 105µg 26%
Saturated fat 1.593g 7.011g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.363mg 23%
Starch 55.4g 23%
Vitamin B3 4.848mg 1.553mg 21%
Iron 3.04mg 1.53mg 19%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Choline 84.3mg 15%
Fiber 2.3g 5.8g 14%
Magnesium 19mg 76mg 14%
Phosphorus 106mg 203mg 14%
Sodium 380mg 657mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.302g 7.217g 12%
Calories 287kcal 474kcal 9%
Vitamin A 63µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.438mg 0.353mg 7%
Protein 9.5g 6.15g 7%
Carbs 47.8g 64.43g 6%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.363mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 4%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.23mg 4%
Potassium 115mg 237mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Calcium 93mg 76mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.191mg 2%
Copper 0.162mg 0.148mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Net carbs 45.5g 58.63g N/A
Sugar 1.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.163g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.394mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 0%
Valine 0.443mg 0%
Histidine 0.21mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg bread 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%
Egg bread
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Egg bread
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg bread
Egg bread contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.418g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg bread
Egg bread 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. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.