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

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Summary of differences between Potato bread and Tostada shells

  • Potato bread has more Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, while Tostada shells has more Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tostada shells covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 35% more than Potato bread.
  • Potato bread contains 4 times more Selenium than Tostada shells. While Potato bread contains 9.5µg of Selenium, Tostada shells contain only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato bread is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, potato 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 Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +203%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Selenium +331.8%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Contains more Manganese +43.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +203%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Selenium +331.8%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Contains more Manganese +43.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
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 B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +103.3%
Contains more Water +910.5%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Fats +647%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 Protein +103.3%
Contains more Water +910.5%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Fats +647%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato bread Tostada shells
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Potato bread Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 12.5g 6.15g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 47.07g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 266kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 9.38g Tostada shells
Fiber 6.3g 5.8g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 76mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 1.53mg Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 369mg 203mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 237mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 657mg Potato bread
Zinc 1.44mg 1.23mg Potato bread
Copper 0.094mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.253mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 9.5µg 2.2µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 1.553mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.191mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.163g Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0g 7.011g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato bread 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
29%
Potato bread
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
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 - 12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.011g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato 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.

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.