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Fruitcake vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fruitcake and tostada shells

  • Fruitcake has more iron; however, tostada shells are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc, and fiber.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 30% more.
  • Fruitcake contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +35.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +196%
Contains more ZincZinc +355.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
~equal in Selenium ~2.2µg

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +606%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +689.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.094mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 WaterWater +662%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.1%
Contains more FatsFats +156.9%
Contains more OtherOther +147.3%
~equal in Carbs ~64.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 -85.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Tostada shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Tostada shells DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 8.285g 33%
Saturated fat 1.048g 7.011g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.353mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.363mg 24%
Sodium 101mg 657mg 24%
Starch 55.4g 23%
Phosphorus 52mg 203mg 22%
Fats 9.1g 23.38g 22%
Magnesium 16mg 76mg 14%
Copper 0.05mg 0.148mg 11%
Zinc 0.27mg 1.23mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 7.217g 8%
Calories 324kcal 474kcal 8%
Fiber 3.7g 5.8g 8%
Protein 2.9g 6.15g 7%
Iron 2.07mg 1.53mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.363mg 6%
Folate 20µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.553mg 5%
Calcium 33mg 76mg 4%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Potassium 153mg 237mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.191mg 1%
Carbs 61.6g 64.43g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 58.63g N/A
Sugar 27.42g N/A
Selenium 2µg 2.2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.094mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.163g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 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
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.963g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.