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Tostada shells vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tostada shells and Crouton

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Crouton have more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Crouton is 64% higher.
  • Crouton has 14 times less Vitamin B6 than Tostada shells. Tostada shells have 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Crouton has 0.026mg.
  • Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Croutons, plain.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1604.5%
~equal in Calcium ~76mg
~equal in Sodium ~698mg

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +254.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.1%
Contains more WaterWater +65.7%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +135.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +550.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.5%

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 Crouton
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Crouton Opinion
Calories 474kcal 407kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 23.38g 6.6g Tostada shells
Net carbs 58.63g 68.4g Crouton
Carbs 64.43g 73.5g Crouton
Magnesium 76mg 31mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 76mg
Potassium 237mg 124mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 4.08mg Crouton
Fiber 5.8g 5.1g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.163mg Crouton
Zinc 1.23mg 0.89mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 115mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 698mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 2.2µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.026mg Tostada shells
Folate 132µg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.163g Crouton
Saturated Fat 7.011g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 3.059g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 1.273g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.501g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crouton
Crouton 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 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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.