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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 from 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 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%
~equal in Copper ~0.148mg

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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +70.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1361.3%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%
~equal in Water ~3.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 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 -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4982.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1109.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 393kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 10.5g 6.15g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 79.6g 58.63g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 64.43g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 22mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 115mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 7.72mg 1.53mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Tostada shells
Fiber 2.7g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.145mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.94mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 113mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 849mg 657mg Tostada shells
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.363mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 2.2µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.353mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.094mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.553mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.191mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.163g Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 7.011g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
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
Saltine cracker 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
41%
Saltine cracker
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
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 - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.767g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.