Tortilla vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tortillas and tostada shells?
- Tortillas are richer than tostada shells in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, calcium, fiber, vitamin B2, iron, and copper.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for selenium is 63% more.
- Tortillas have 3 times more calcium than tostada shells. While tortillas have 244mg of calcium, tostada shells have only 76mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tortillas is lower.
We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Tostada shells, corn types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1581.8% |
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 | +133.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +207.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +808.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 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 | -30.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +135.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +735.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37µg | 2.2µg | 63% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 8.285g | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.353mg | 39% |
| Folate | 138µg | 35% | |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 1.553mg | 21% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 23.38g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 203mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 76mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 5.8g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.094mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.53mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.148mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 7.217g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 7.011g | 10% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 474kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 6.15g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 512mg | 657mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 64.43g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.23mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.363mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 20mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 237mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
45%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.133g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)