Tostada shells vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Tostada shells and Cheese sandwich
- Tostada shells have more Fiber, however, Cheese sandwich is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
- Cheese sandwich covers your daily Selenium needs 40% more than Tostada shells.
- Cheese sandwich contains 2 times less Fiber than Tostada shells. Tostada shells contain 5.8g of Fiber, while Cheese sandwich contains 3.1g.
- Cheese sandwich has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 | +40.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +198.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1004.5% |
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 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +354.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225.7% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~25g
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Carbs
~58.2g
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Water
~3.2g
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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -41.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +43.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.6% |
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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| Calories | 474kcal | 497kcal |
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| Protein | 6.15g | 9.8g |
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| Fats | 23.38g | 25g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.63g | 55.1g |
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| Carbs | 64.43g | 58.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg |
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| Magnesium | 76mg | 54mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 204mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 306mg |
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| Iron | 1.53mg | 2.62mg |
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| Fiber | 5.8g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.16mg |
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| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.87mg |
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| Starch | 55.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 382mg |
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| Sodium | 657mg | 839mg |
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| Vitamin A | 71IU |
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| Vitamin A | 21µg |
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| Manganese | 0.363mg | 1.083mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 24.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.427mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 3.185mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.622mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.261mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg |
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| Folate | 64µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.163g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.011g | 4.129g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.217g | 10.351g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 9.166g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.13mg |
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| Threonine | 0.298mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.383mg |
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| Leucine | 0.698mg |
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| Lysine | 0.344mg |
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| Methionine | 0.167mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg |
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| Valine | 0.438mg |
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| Histidine | 0.219mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.882g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich 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 ($)