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Tostada shells vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tostada shells and Cheese crackers?

  • Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Cheese crackers are richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for Iron is 42% higher.
  • Tostada shells have 3 times more Magnesium than Cheese crackers. Tostada shells have 76mg of Magnesium, while Cheese crackers have 25mg.
  • Tostada shells contain less Sodium.

We used Tostada shells, corn and Crackers, cheese, regular types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.9%
Contains more IronIron +219%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +513.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.19mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.7%
Contains more OtherOther +23.5%
~equal in Fats ~22.74g
~equal in Carbs ~59.42g
~equal in Water ~3.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~52.56g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cheese crackers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cheese crackers Opinion
Calories 474kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 6.15g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 23.38g 22.74g Tostada shells
Net carbs 58.63g 57.12g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 59.42g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 3mg Tostada shells
Vitamin D 1IU Cheese crackers
Magnesium 76mg 25mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 237mg 156mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 2.3g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.125mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 1.19mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g 52.56g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 200mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 973mg Tostada shells
Vitamin A 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.363mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 2.2µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.17mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.163g 0.542g Tostada shells
Choline 8.7mg Cheese crackers
Saturated Fat 7.011g 5.288g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 5.744g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Cheese crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Tostada shells
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.723g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers 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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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