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Tostada shells vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tostada shells and cornbread

  • Tostada shells have more vitamin B6, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, and copper; however, cornbread is higher in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Cornbread covers your daily phosphorus needs 27% more than tostada shells.
  • Cornbread contains 4 times less Magnesium than tostada shells. Tostada shells contain 76mg of Magnesium, while cornbread contains 17mg.
  • Cornbread has less saturated Fat.
  • The glycemic index of cornbread is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.

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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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +347.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.6%
Contains more IronIron +20.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.5%
~equal in Sodium ~599mg

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 0.33% 10% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.1%
~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
7% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +144.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +20.4%
Contains more WaterWater +716.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.59g

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
41% 38% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +322.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.8%

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
69% 28% 2%
Starch: 35.66 g
Sucrose: 14.45 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.05 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +55.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Cornbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cornbread Opinion
Calories 474kcal 330kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 6.59g Cornbread
Fats 23.38g 9.58g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg Cornbread
Net carbs 58.63g 52.16g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 54.46g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 57mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 76mg 17mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 237mg 133mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 1.85mg Cornbread
Sugar 16.05g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 2.3g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.073mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 0.67mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g 35.66g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 657mg 599mg Cornbread
Vitamin A 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.363mg 0.222mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 8.7µg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.19mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.175mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2.004mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.085mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg Cornbread
Folate 55µg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.163g 0.224g Tostada shells
Choline 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 7.011g 3.732g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 3.494g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 1.963g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.059mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.226mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.265mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.157mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.334mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.167mg Cornbread
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 0.076g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Cornbread
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
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.279g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread 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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/nutrients

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

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