Tostada shells vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tostada shells and English muffins
- Tostada shells have more vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and iron, while English muffins have more vitamin B5.
- Tostada shells' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% higher.
- English muffins contain 8 times less vitamin B6 than tostada shells. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of vitamin B6, while English muffins contain 0.043mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in English muffins is lower.
- Tostada shells have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tostada shells is 49, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.
The food types used in this comparison are Tostada shells, corn and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +261.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.4% |
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 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +744.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.5% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1198.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1168.1% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2289.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +833% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
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 | 0.888g | 49% |
| Fats | 23.38g | 1.8g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 7.011g | 0.259g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.043mg | 25% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.217g | 0.302g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.181mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 21mg | 13% |
| Calories | 474kcal | 235kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 2.7g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 133mg | 10% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.53mg | 0.89mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 464mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 64.43g | 46g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.446mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 237mg | 131mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 7.7g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 58.63g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 1.566mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.752g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)