Focaccia vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between focaccia and tostada shells
- Focaccia has more selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, tostada shells are higher in vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Tostada shells cover your daily saturated fat needs 31% more than focaccia.
- Tostada shells contain 7 times less selenium than focaccia. Focaccia contains 15.9µg of selenium, while tostada shells contain 2.2µg.
- Focaccia has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of focaccia is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 | +106.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +622.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +237.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +221.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 8.285g | 49% |
| Folate | 138µg | 35% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 7.011g | 28% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 2.2µg | 25% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 23.38g | 24% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 1.53mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.363mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.094mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 5.8g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 76mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 1.553mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 203mg | 11% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 474kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.353mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 64.43g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.191mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 6.15g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 561mg | 657mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 237mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 7.217g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 1.23mg | 1% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1282.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +196.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.994 g
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 | -87.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +733.5% |
