Naan vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are naan and tostada shells different?
- Naan is higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for naan is 45% higher.
- Naan contains 5 times more selenium than tostada shells. While naan contains 11.4µg of selenium, tostada shells contain only 2.2µg.
- Naan has less sodium.
- Tostada shells have a lower glycemic index (49) than naan (71).
Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated 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.
Contains more IronIron | +13.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +285.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +418.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 8.285g | 47% |
Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.363mg | 45% |
Fats | 6.7g | 23.38g | 26% |
Saturated fat | 2.907g | 7.011g | 19% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.128mg | 0.363mg | 18% |
Selenium | 11.4µg | 2.2µg | 17% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.353mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.946g | 7.217g | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.58mg | 1.553mg | 13% |
Calories | 286kcal | 474kcal | 9% |
Vitamin E | 1.32mg | 9% | |
Starch | 36g | 55.4g | 8% |
Sodium | 467mg | 657mg | 8% |
Protein | 10.2g | 6.15g | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.094mg | 7% |
Carbs | 46.21g | 64.43g | 6% |
Fiber | 4.8g | 5.8g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 4% | |
Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 3% | |
Iron | 1.73mg | 1.53mg | 3% |
Choline | 10.1mg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 68mg | 76mg | 2% |
Calcium | 59mg | 76mg | 2% |
Potassium | 185mg | 237mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 188mg | 203mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.158mg | 0.148mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.8g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 41.41g | 58.63g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% | |
Sugar | 3.4g | N/A | |
Zinc | 1.24mg | 1.23mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
46.21 g
Water:
34.9 g
Other:
1.99 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +951.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +249% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +36.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 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 | -58.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +270.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +558.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
36 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.6 g
Fructose:
0.8 g
Lactose:
0.5 g
Maltose:
1.5 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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +53.9% |
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Sucrose
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Galactose
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