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Pan dulce vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pan dulce and tostada shells?

  • Pan dulce is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet tostada shells are higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Pan dulce's daily need coverage for selenium is 44% more.
  • Pan dulce has 2 times more vitamin B2 than tostada shells. While pan dulce has 0.23mg of vitamin B2, tostada shells have only 0.094mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pan dulce is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tostada shells is lower.

We used Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread 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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
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 CalciumCalcium +13.2%
Contains more IronIron +87.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1090.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116%

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 4% 1.7% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +536.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.353mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 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 +53.2%
Contains more WaterWater +548.8%
Contains more FatsFats +101.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +151.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 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 -68.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +441.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +46.6%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Pan dulce 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pan dulce Tostada shells DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 8.285g 45%
Selenium 26.2µg 2.2µg 44%
Folate 108µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.363mg 24%
Saturated fat 2.183g 7.011g 22%
Sodium 228mg 657mg 19%
Fats 11.58g 23.38g 18%
Iron 2.87mg 1.53mg 17%
Phosphorus 94mg 203mg 16%
Fiber 2.3g 5.8g 14%
Magnesium 24mg 76mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.463mg 1.553mg 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.094mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.499g 7.217g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.191mg 8%
Protein 9.42g 6.15g 7%
Starch 37.8g 55.4g 7%
Choline 29.1mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 5%
Fructose 4.05g 5%
Calories 367kcal 474kcal 5%
Potassium 103mg 237mg 4%
Zinc 0.84mg 1.23mg 4%
Manganese 0.46mg 0.363mg 4%
Copper 0.121mg 0.148mg 3%
Carbs 56.38g 64.43g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.353mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 86mg 76mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Net carbs 54.08g 58.63g N/A
Sugar 12.5g N/A
Trans fat 1.103g 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g 0.124g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pan dulce 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
30%
Pan dulce
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Pan dulce
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.828g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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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