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 cover 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.
- Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of doughnuts is 75, while the glycemic index of tostada shells is 49.
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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% |
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Fats
~24.93g
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
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
Starch:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 3.915g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.05mg | 24% |
| Folate | 92µg | 23% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.011g | 11.105g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.301mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 1.7g | 16% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 10.1µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 17mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.53mg | 2.53mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Starch | 55.4g | 25.91g | 12% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 477mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 2.91mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 260mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 64.43g | 47.06g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.377mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 134mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.217g | 8.544g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 474kcal | 434kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 23.38g | 24.93g | 2% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 5.31g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.333mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 58.63g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | 0.239g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)