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

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A recap on differences between Potato flour and Tostada shells

  • Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Tostada shells covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 35% more than Potato flour.
  • Tostada shells contain 4 times less Potassium than Potato flour. Potato flour contains 1001mg of Potassium, while Tostada shells contain 237mg.
  • Potato flour has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
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 PotassiumPotassium +322.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.9%
Contains more IronIron +10.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 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 +12.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more WaterWater +96.4%
Contains more OtherOther +15.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6776.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90112.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5423.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato flour Tostada shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 357kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.9g 6.15g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 23.38g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 3.8mg Potato flour
Net carbs 77.2g 58.63g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 64.43g Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 65mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 1001mg 237mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 1.53mg Tostada shells
Sugar 3.52g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.9g 5.8g Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg 0.148mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.54mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 168mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 55mg 657mg Potato flour
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.313mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 1.1µg 2.2µg Tostada shells
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.094mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 1.553mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.191mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.363mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg Potato flour
Trans Fat 0g 0.163g Potato flour
Choline 39.5mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 7.011g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato flour 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
31%
Potato flour
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
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 Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.