Pita bread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pita bread and tostada shells
- Pita bread has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron, while tostada shells have more vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium.
- Pita bread covers your daily need for selenium, 45% more than tostada shells.
- Pita bread contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than tostada shells. While pita bread contains 0.327mg of vitamin B2, tostada shells contain only 0.094mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pita bread is lower.
- Tostada shells have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tostada shells is 49, while the glycemic index of pita bread is 68.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, enriched and Tostada shells, corn.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +13.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1131.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +247.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +198.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +967.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +866.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1848.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 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 | -97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6773.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1448.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 8.285g | 52% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 2.2µg | 45% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 23.38g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 7.011g | 31% |
| Folate | 107µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.363mg | 25% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.353mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 1.553mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 7.217g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.094mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 203mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 1.53mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 5.8g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 76mg | 12% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 474kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 6.15g | 6% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 657mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.363mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.191mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 64.43g | 3% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 237mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
34%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.845g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread 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.