Taco shells vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taco shells and tostada shells
- Taco shells have more manganese; however, tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Tostada shells' daily need coverage for sodium is 14% more.
- Taco shells contain 2 times more manganese than tostada shells. Taco shells contain 0.56mg of manganese, while tostada shells contain 0.363mg.
- Taco shells contain less sodium.
- Taco shells have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco shells is 69, while the glycemic index of tostada shells is 49.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taco shells, baked 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 CalciumCalcium | +31.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 8.285g | 19% |
| Folate | 69µg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 324mg | 657mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.363mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.353mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.363mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 2.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 203mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.148mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 5.8g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 1.23mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 23.38g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 1.553mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 6.15g | 1% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.53mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 7.217g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.094mg | 1% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 474kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 64.43g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Potassium | 231mg | 237mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
| Starch | 54.94g | 55.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 7.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.124g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.15g
~equal in
Fats
~23.38g
~equal in
Carbs
~64.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.285 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~7.011g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.217g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
54.94 g
Sucrose:
1 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0.1 g
Maltose:
0.1 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Starch:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~55.4g
