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Tostada shells vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tostada shells and Doughnuts

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Doughnuts are richer in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Tostada shells covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 24% more than Doughnuts.
  • Doughnuts have 4 times less Magnesium than Tostada shells. Tostada shells have 76mg of Magnesium, while Doughnuts have 17mg.
  • Doughnuts contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tostada shells, corn and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +347.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +146%
Contains more IronIron +65.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +359.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.333mg

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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%
Contains more OtherOther +44.7%
Contains more WaterWater +527.1%
~equal in Fats ~24.93g

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.4%

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
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +113.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~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 Doughnuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 474kcal 434kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 5.31g Tostada shells
Fats 23.38g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 58.63g 45.36g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 47.06g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 10mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 76mg 17mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 40mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 134mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 1.7g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 0.5mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g 25.91g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 657mg 477mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.363mg 0.333mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.05mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.163g Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 7.011g 11.105g Tostada shells
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 3.915g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Doughnuts
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
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.