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Multigrain bread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Multigrain bread and Tostada shells different?

  • Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily need of Manganese 80% more than Tostada shells.
  • Multigrain bread contains 16 times more Selenium than Tostada shells. Multigrain bread contains 35.8µg of Selenium, while Tostada shells contain 2.2µg.
  • Multigrain bread is lower in Sodium.

Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.1%
Contains more IronIron +77.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +506.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1527.3%
~equal in Potassium ~237mg

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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 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 +136.1%
Contains more WaterWater +847.6%
Contains more FatsFats +408.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.8%
Contains more OtherOther +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 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 -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +773.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +307.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 288kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 14.52g 6.15g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 23.38g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Net carbs 39.01g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 47.11g 64.43g Tostada shells
Magnesium 85mg 76mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 76mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 237mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.72mg 1.53mg Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g Tostada shells
Fiber 8.1g 5.8g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.148mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.85mg 1.23mg Multigrain bread
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 247mg 203mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 657mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin E 0.4mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 2.201mg 0.363mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 2.2µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.094mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 1.553mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.191mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 1.5µg Multigrain bread
Folate 70µg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.163g Multigrain bread
Choline 28.8mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 7.011g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Fructose 2.67g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Multigrain bread 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
26%
Multigrain bread
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
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 - 6.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.063g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread 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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.

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