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Marble cake vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are marble cake and tostada shells different?

  • Marble cake is higher in phosphorus; however, tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, manganese, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for tostada shells is 26% higher.
  • Marble cake has less sodium.

Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Tostada shells, corn are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.2%
~equal in Calcium ~76mg
~equal in Iron ~1.53mg
~equal in Copper ~0.148mg

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 0% 0.12% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1352%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.553mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 CarbsCarbs +23.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.9%
Contains more FatsFats +99.8%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
~equal in Water ~3.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 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 -65.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marble cake 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 Marble cake Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 416kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 3.4g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 11.7g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 76.6g 58.63g Marble cake
Carbs 79.5g 64.43g Marble cake
Magnesium 18mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 76mg
Potassium 123mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.62mg 1.53mg Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g Tostada shells
Fiber 2.9g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.135mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.35mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 275mg 203mg Marble cake
Sodium 519mg 657mg Marble cake
Vitamin A 2IU Marble cake
Vitamin A 1µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.85mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.6µg 2.2µg Marble cake
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.094mg Marble cake
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 1.553mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 2.8µg Marble cake
Folate 36µg Marble cake
Trans Fat 0.163g Marble cake
Choline 4.5mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 7.011g Marble cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.049mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.105mg Marble cake
Isoleucine 0.127mg Marble cake
Leucine 0.22mg Marble cake
Lysine 0.133mg Marble cake
Methionine 0.049mg Marble cake
Phenylalanine 0.158mg Marble cake
Valine 0.164mg Marble cake
Histidine 0.065mg Marble cake
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
Marble cake 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
13%
Marble cake
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marble cake
Marble cake contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marble cake
Marble cake 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. 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.