Tostada shells vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tostada shells and biscuits different?
- Tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, and copper, while biscuits are higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Biscuits cover your daily need for selenium, 31% more than tostada shells.
- Tostada shells contain 10 times more vitamin B6 than biscuits. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of vitamin B6, while biscuits contain 0.035mg.
- Biscuits are lower in saturated fat.
Tostada shells, corn and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +322.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +209.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +786.4% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +937.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +229.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +770.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.285 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~6.93g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 19.5µg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 4.163g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.035mg | 25% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.31mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.53mg | 2.9mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 1.5g | 17% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 235mg | 16% |
| Folate | 61µg | 15% | |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 18mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 7.011g | 4.324g | 12% |
| Fats | 23.38g | 16.3g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 2.949mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 64.43g | 44.6g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.082mg | 7% |
| Calories | 474kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 164mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.54mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 580mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 6.15g | 7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.285mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.217g | 6.93g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.378mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 58.63g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.687g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.