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French rolls vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between french rolls and tostada shells

  • French rolls have more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1, while tostada shells have more vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber.
  • French rolls' daily need coverage for selenium is 47% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 3 times less vitamin B2 than french rolls. French rolls contain 0.3mg of vitamin B2, while tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in french rolls is lower.
  • Tostada shells have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tostada shells is 49, while the glycemic index of french rolls is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Rolls, french 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% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
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 +19.7%
Contains more IronIron +77.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1168.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +280%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.7%
~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% 0% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
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 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830.8%
~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% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 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 +39.8%
Contains more WaterWater +948.2%
Contains more FatsFats +443.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.3%
Contains more OtherOther +29.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 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 -86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +268%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +893.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French rolls 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 French rolls Tostada shells DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 8.285g 50%
Selenium 27.9µg 2.2µg 47%
Fats 4.3g 23.38g 29%
Folate 113µg 28%
Saturated fat 0.962g 7.011g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.363mg 25%
Starch 55.4g 23%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.553mg 17%
Phosphorus 84mg 203mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.094mg 16%
Methionine 153mg 15%
Iron 2.71mg 1.53mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.353mg 14%
Magnesium 20mg 76mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.961g 7.217g 13%
Calories 277kcal 474kcal 10%
Fiber 3.2g 5.8g 10%
Manganese 0.559mg 0.363mg 9%
Carbs 50.2g 64.43g 5%
Protein 8.6g 6.15g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.191mg 5%
Sodium 574mg 657mg 4%
Potassium 114mg 237mg 4%
Choline 14.8mg 3%
Zinc 0.9mg 1.23mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 91mg 76mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Copper 0.135mg 0.148mg 1%
Net carbs 47g 58.63g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.163g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.255mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.608mg 0%
Lysine 0.231mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0%
Valine 0.38mg 0%
Histidine 0.188mg 0%
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
French rolls 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%
French rolls
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
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 - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French rolls
French rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.049g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French rolls
French rolls 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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.

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