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Tostada shells vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tostada shells and Bread sticks

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bread sticks' daily need coverage for Selenium is 64% more.
  • Tostada shells contain 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Bread sticks. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Bread sticks contain 0.073mg.
  • Bread sticks contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tostada shells, corn and Bread sticks, plain.

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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.
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
6
:
4
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +91.1%
Contains more Zinc +39.8%
Contains more Iron +179.7%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +53.4%
Contains more Selenium +1604.5%
Equal in Sodium - 713
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Bread sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +91.1%
Contains more Zinc +39.8%
Contains more Iron +179.7%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +53.4%
Contains more Selenium +1604.5%
Equal in Sodium - 713

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.
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
1
:
11
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.7%
Tostada shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Bread sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
1
:
4
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Fats +146.1%
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Water +83.7%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Equal in Carbs - 68.4
Tostada shells
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
Bread sticks
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +146.1%
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Water +83.7%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Equal in Carbs - 68.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
2
:
1
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Bread sticks
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 65.4g Bread sticks
Protein 6.15g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 23.38g 9.5g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 68.4g Bread sticks
Calories 474kcal 412kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 1.26g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 3g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 22mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 76mg 32mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 121mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 124mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 713mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 0.88mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 2.2µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.073mg Tostada shells
Folate 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 0.163g Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 7.011g 1.41g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 3.568g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 3.628g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Bread sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tostada shells
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.601g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks 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.

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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/nutrients
  2. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.