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Pita vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pita and Tostada shells

  • Pita has more Manganese, however, Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tostada shells covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 34% more than Pita.
  • Pita has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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.
Pita
Pita
4
:
6
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Calcium +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.53
Pita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.53

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.
Pita
Pita
7
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +967.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.094
Pita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Tostada shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +967.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.094

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
Pita
2
:
3
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Protein +48%
Contains more Water +866.9%
Contains more Fats +1848.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Pita
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Tostada shells
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 Protein +48%
Contains more Water +866.9%
Contains more Fats +1848.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Other +43.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
Pita
1
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6773.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1448.6%
Pita
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6773.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pita Tostada shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 9.1g 6.15g Pita
Fats 1.2g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 55.7g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 275kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 2.2g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 86mg 76mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 1.53mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 26mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 97mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 120mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 536mg 657mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.168mg 0.148mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.363mg Pita
Selenium 2.2µg Tostada shells
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.094mg Pita
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.553mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.191mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 24µg Pita
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Trans Fat 0.163g Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 7.011g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Tostada shells
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Pita
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
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 glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.845g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.