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Gingerbread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Tostada shells different?

  • Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, and Potassium, while Tostada shells are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily need of Selenium 26% more than Tostada shells.
  • Gingerbread contains 2 times more Iron than Tostada shells. Gingerbread contains 2.88mg of Iron, while Tostada shells contain 1.53mg.
  • Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Tostada shells, corn types were used in this article.

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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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
6
:
4
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Iron +88.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +88.2%
Contains more Selenium +640.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.9%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Equal in Calcium - 76
Equal in Magnesium - 76
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +88.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +88.2%
Contains more Selenium +640.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.9%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Equal in Calcium - 76
Equal in Magnesium - 76

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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
7
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Gingerbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 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 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
1
:
4
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Water +743.4%
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Equal in Other - 2.72
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 Water +743.4%
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Equal in Other - 2.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
1
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2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.217
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 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 -41.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.217

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 3.9g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 16.4g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 49.2g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 356kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 71mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.88mg 1.53mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 54mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 439mg 237mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 657mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.195mg 0.148mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.363mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 2.2µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.094mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.553mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.191mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 7.011g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread 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
18%
Gingerbread
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.889g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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 ($)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.