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

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Differences between French toast and Tostada shells

  • French toast has more Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, and Manganese.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 3 times less Vitamin B2 than French toast. French toast contains 0.321mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in French toast is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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.
French toast
French toast
4
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6
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Selenium +813.6%
Contains more Magnesium +347.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.5%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Copper +155.2%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.53
French toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Selenium +813.6%
Contains more Magnesium +347.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.5%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Copper +155.2%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.53

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.
French toast
French toast
7
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.553
French toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Tostada shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.553

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
French toast
French toast
2
:
3
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Water +1547.6%
Contains more Fats +116.5%
Contains more Carbs +157.7%
Contains more Other +51.1%
French toast
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Tostada shells
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 Protein +25.2%
Contains more Water +1547.6%
Contains more Fats +116.5%
Contains more Carbs +157.7%
Contains more Other +51.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
French toast
French toast
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2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.4%
French toast
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French toast Tostada shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 25g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 7.7g 6.15g French toast
Fats 10.8g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 25g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 229kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 100mg 76mg French toast
Iron 1.67mg 1.53mg French toast
Magnesium 17mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 117mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 134mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 479mg 657mg French toast
Zinc 0.67mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.058mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.188mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 20.1µg 2.2µg French toast
Vitamin A 503IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 124µg French toast
Vitamin C 0.3mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.094mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 1.553mg French toast
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.191mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 43µg French toast
Vitamin B12 0.31µg French toast
Tryptophan 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg French toast
Cholesterol 116mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g French toast
Saturated Fat 2.723g 7.011g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French toast Tostada shells
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
French toast
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.288g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French toast
French toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.