Saltine cracker vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are saltine cracker and tostada shells different?
- Saltine cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker is 77% higher.
- Saltine cracker contains 10 times more selenium than tostada shells. While saltine cracker contains 21.4µg of selenium, tostada shells contain only 2.2µg.
- Saltine cracker has less saturated fat.
- Tostada shells have a lower glycemic index (49) than saltine cracker (74).
Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Tostada shells, corn are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +404.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +872.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.6% |
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 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +527.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +327.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 1.53mg | 77% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 8.285g | 51% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.094mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 21.4µg | 2.2µg | 35% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 23.38g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 0.244g | 7.011g | 31% |
| Folate | 124µg | 31% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 1.553mg | 26% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.363mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.142g | 7.217g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.353mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 203mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.363mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 76mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 5.8g | 12% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 6.15g | 9% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 657mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 82.3g | 64.43g | 6% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 19.6mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 393kcal | 474kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 237mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.191mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 79.6g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.38g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.148mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.439mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1361.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.6% |
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Water
~3.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 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 | -96.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4982.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1109.5% |
