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Graham cracker vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Graham cracker and Tostada shells

  • Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily Manganese needs 29% more than Tostada shells.
  • Tostada shells contain 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Graham cracker. Graham cracker contains 0.317mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
  • Graham cracker has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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.
Contains more Iron +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Contains more Selenium +186.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Equal in Calcium - 76
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Contains more Selenium +186.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Equal in Calcium - 76
Equal in Phosphorus - 203

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
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 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Fats +120.6%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Water - 3.32
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Fats +120.6%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Water - 3.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +19%
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +19%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Graham cracker Tostada shells
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Graham cracker Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 58.63g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 6.15g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 77.66g 64.43g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 46.56g 55.4g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Tostada shells
Fiber 3.4g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 77mg 76mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 1.53mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 185mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 170mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 459mg 657mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.17mg 0.148mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.363mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 2.2µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.094mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.553mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.191mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.163g Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 1.633g 7.011g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.124g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Graham cracker 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
35%
Graham cracker
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.378g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.