Tostada shells vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 1.963g | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 391mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.085mg | 21% |
| Fats | 23.38g | 9.58g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.011g | 3.732g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 17mg | 14% |
| Folate | 55µg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 2.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.19mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 8.7µg | 12% |
| Choline | 58.7mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.217g | 3.494g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.579mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.073mg | 8% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 35.66g | 8% |
| Calories | 474kcal | 330kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 135mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.222mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.175mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.67mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.53mg | 1.85mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 599mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 2.004mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 64.43g | 54.46g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.7µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 237mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 6.59g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 58.63g | 52.16g | N/A |
| Sugar | 16.05g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | 0.224g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.658mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | 0.076g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.043g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.726g | N/A |
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:
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
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
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
Starch:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
