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Tostada shells vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tostada shells and cream cracker

  • Tostada shells have more vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium, while cream cracker has more iron, vitamin B3, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Cream cracker covers your daily need for iron, 73% more than tostada shells.
  • Tostada shells contain 6 times more vitamin B6 than cream cracker. While tostada shells contain 0.363mg of vitamin B6, cream cracker contains only 0.065mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tostada shells is lower.
  • Tostada shells have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tostada shells is 49, while the glycemic index of cream cracker is 65.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tostada shells, corn and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.8%
Contains more IronIron +382.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +331.8%

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% 0% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +458.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +14.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more WaterWater +34%
Contains more OtherOther +33.1%
~equal in Carbs ~64.55g

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.2%

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
85% 10% 2%
Starch: 51.87 g
Sucrose: 6.22 g
Glucose: 0.92 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.27 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~51.87g
~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 Cream cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 1.53mg 7.38mg 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 2.45g 39%
Folate 149µg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.065mg 23%
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 5.08mg 22%
Sodium 657mg 1148mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 19%
Manganese 0.363mg 0.778mg 18%
Phosphorus 203mg 98mg 15%
Vitamin K 17.9µg 15%
Fiber 5.8g 2.4g 14%
Selenium 2.2µg 9.5µg 13%
Magnesium 76mg 25mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.59mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.24mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.217g 10.625g 9%
Saturated fat 7.011g 5.362g 7%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.66mg 5%
Calcium 76mg 26mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.298mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.462mg 5%
Fats 23.38g 20.37g 5%
Copper 0.148mg 0.111mg 4%
Potassium 237mg 129mg 3%
Protein 6.15g 7.01g 2%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Calories 474kcal 484kcal 1%
Starch 55.4g 51.87g 1%
Carbs 64.43g 64.55g 0%
Net carbs 58.63g 62.15g N/A
Sugar 9.37g N/A
Trans fat 0.163g 3.969g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Cream cracker
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
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.649g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.