Tostada shells vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tostada shells and carrot cake
- Tostada shells have more vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, carrot cake has more selenium, calcium, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for tostada shells is 28% higher.
- Carrot cake has 10 times less magnesium than tostada shells. Tostada shells have 76mg of magnesium, while carrot cake has 8mg.
- Carrot cake is lower in saturated fat.
- Tostada shells have a higher glycemic index than carrot cake.
Food types used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.
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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 | +850% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +515% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +126.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +577.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +359.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.9% |
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:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.9% |
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Water
~3.6g
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
1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 3.702g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 7.011g | 1.472g | 25% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 23% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 14.9µg | 23% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.079mg | 22% |
| Fats | 23.38g | 9.8g | 21% |
| Folate | 67µg | 17% | |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 8mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 172mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.217g | 4.036g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.528mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.265mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 247mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 64.43g | 79.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 2.205mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 567mg | 4% |
| Calories | 474kcal | 415kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 1.53mg | 1.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.294mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 5.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 237mg | 169mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 58.63g | 79.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 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
18%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.