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Ladyfingers vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ladyfingers and tostada shells?

  • Ladyfingers are higher in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B5, yet tostada shells are higher in fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and copper.
  • Ladyfingers' daily need coverage for selenium is 34% more.
  • Ladyfingers have 10 times more Selenium than tostada shells. While ladyfingers have 21.1µg of Selenium, tostada shells have only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in ladyfingers is lower.

We used Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind and Tostada shells, corn types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 115%
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 +134%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +859.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.23mg

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 12% 3% 13% 18% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0.5% 45% 50%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +484.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 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 ProteinProtein +72.4%
Contains more WaterWater +487.3%
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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.422 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 -56.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +482.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfingers Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 365kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 10.6g 6.15g Ladyfingers
Fats 9.1g 23.38g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 3.7mg Ladyfingers
Net carbs 58.7g 58.63g Ladyfingers
Carbs 59.7g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 221mg Tostada shells
Vitamin D 22IU Ladyfingers
Magnesium 12mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 47mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 113mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 3.58mg 1.53mg Ladyfingers
Sugar 25.39g Tostada shells
Fiber 1g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.095mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.14mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 173mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 147mg 657mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 50IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 3µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin E 0.63mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0.6µg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.24mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 21.1µg 2.2µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.094mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 1.553mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.191mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.75µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg Ladyfingers
Folate 60µg Ladyfingers
Trans Fat 0.163g Ladyfingers
Choline 92mg Ladyfingers
Saturated Fat 3.069g 7.011g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 3.754g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.422g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfingers 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
42%
Ladyfingers
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Ladyfingers
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.942g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers 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. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/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.