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Tostada shells vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tostada shells and focaccia

  • Tostada shells have more vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, focaccia is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Tostada shells cover your daily saturated fat needs 31% more than focaccia.
  • Focaccia contains 4 times less magnesium than tostada shells. Tostada shells contain 76mg of magnesium, while focaccia contains 20mg.
  • Focaccia has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of focaccia is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.6%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +622.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.33mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.364mg

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +196.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.9%
Contains more OtherOther +68.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1282.8%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +733.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%

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 Focaccia
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Focaccia DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 0.994g 49%
Folate 138µg 35%
Saturated fat 7.011g 0.877g 28%
Selenium 2.2µg 15.9µg 25%
Fats 23.38g 7.89g 24%
Starch 55.4g 23%
Iron 1.53mg 3.16mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.113mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.301mg 16%
Fiber 5.8g 1.8g 16%
Magnesium 76mg 20mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 3.67mg 13%
Phosphorus 203mg 128mg 11%
Calories 474kcal 249kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.47mg 10%
Carbs 64.43g 35.82g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.645mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Copper 0.148mg 0.091mg 6%
Protein 6.15g 8.77g 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Sodium 657mg 561mg 4%
Potassium 237mg 114mg 4%
Calcium 76mg 35mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 7.217g 5.67g 4%
Zinc 1.23mg 1.33mg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 58.63g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Manganese 0.363mg 0.364mg 0%
Trans fat 0.163g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.134g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.