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

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A recap on differences between Protein bread and Tostada shells

  • Protein bread has more Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Protein bread covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Tostada shells.
  • Tostada shells contain 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Protein bread. Protein bread contains 0.394mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
  • Protein bread has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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% 37% 28% 156% 139% 50% 79% 53% 192% 179%
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 +63.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.9%
Contains more IronIron +171.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +305.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1395.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~203mg

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 0% 0.3% 7.2% 0% 90% 91% 80% 25% 16% 0% 3.3% 87% 10%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +319.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +411.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.353mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 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 +96.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1104.8%
Contains more FatsFats +962.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 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 -95.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3843.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +721.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Protein bread 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 245kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 12.1g 6.15g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 40.8g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 43.8g 64.43g Tostada shells
Magnesium 65mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 124mg 76mg Protein bread
Potassium 322mg 237mg Protein bread
Iron 4.15mg 1.53mg Protein bread
Sugar 1.44g Tostada shells
Fiber 3g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.417mg 0.148mg Protein bread
Zinc 1.82mg 1.23mg Protein bread
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 185mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 404mg 657mg Protein bread
Vitamin A 5IU Protein bread
Vitamin E 0.36mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg 0.363mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg 2.2µg Protein bread
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.353mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.094mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 1.553mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.191mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 1.3µg Protein bread
Folate 116µg Protein bread
Trans Fat 0.163g Protein bread
Choline 18.7mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 7.011g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.148mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg Protein bread
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
Protein bread 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
32%
Protein bread
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
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 - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.679g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread
Protein bread 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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.