Muffin vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between muffin and tostada shells?
- Muffin is richer in selenium, yet tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, fats, copper, and phosphorus.
- Tostada shells' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 25% higher.
- Muffin has 4 times more selenium than tostada shells. Muffin has 8.2µg of selenium, while tostada shells have 2.2µg.
- Muffin contains less sodium.
We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Tostada shells, corn types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +272.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +660% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +232.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +807.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 1.022g | 0.124g | 56% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 6.911g | 41% | |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.363mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 5.8g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 7.011g | 19% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 76mg | 16% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 55.4g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.353mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 657mg | 14% |
| Folate | 48µg | 12% | |
| Fats | 16.07g | 23.38g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.148mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.23mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 203mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 7.217g | 6% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 474kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.094mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 53g | 64.43g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.363mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 6.15g | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 237mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 1.53mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D* | 4 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 1.553mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 8.285g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.2g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 835kcal | 771kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 27g | 21g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.5 | 2.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.048g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | 0.005g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +651.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
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 | -59.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~8.285g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.31 g
Sucrose:
28.01 g
Glucose:
1.23 g
Fructose:
1.21 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.47 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +239.7% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
