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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 +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%
~equal in Zinc ~1.23mg
~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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -87.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +733.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Focaccia 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 Focaccia Tostada shells 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
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 - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.134g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.