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Tostada shells vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tostada shells and hush puppies

  • Tostada shells have more vitamin B6, magnesium, fiber, and copper; however, hush puppies are richer in selenium, calcium, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Hush puppies' daily need coverage for selenium is 25% more.
  • Tostada shells contain 4 times more vitamin B6 than hush puppies. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of vitamin B6, while hush puppies contain 0.102mg.
  • Hush puppies contain less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tostada shells, corn and Hush puppies, prepared from recipe.

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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 17% 83% 13% 114% 22% 18% 81% 87% 29% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +265.8%
Contains more IronIron +98.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +618.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~189mg
~equal in Sodium ~668mg

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 0.67% 14% 25% 0% 88% 77% 52% 21% 24% 24% 59% 67% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.352mg

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
8% 14% 46% 29% 4%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 29 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +73.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.2%
Contains more WaterWater +773.5%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.108 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.219 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Hush puppies DV% diff.
Selenium 2.2µg 15.8µg 25%
Starch 55.4g 23%
Saturated fat 7.011g 2.108g 22%
Folate 89µg 22%
Calcium 76mg 278mg 20%
Vitamin K 23.6µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.102mg 20%
Iron 1.53mg 3.04mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.332mg 18%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Fats 23.38g 13.5g 15%
Magnesium 76mg 24mg 12%
Fiber 5.8g 2.8g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.217g 3.263g 10%
Copper 0.148mg 0.066mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.26mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2.782mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 7.219g 7%
Calories 474kcal 337kcal 7%
Manganese 0.363mg 0.22mg 6%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Carbs 64.43g 46g 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 5%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.66mg 5%
Protein 6.15g 7.7g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.357mg 3%
Potassium 237mg 144mg 3%
Phosphorus 203mg 189mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 58.63g 43.2g N/A
Sugar 2.03g N/A
Sodium 657mg 668mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.352mg 0%
Trans fat 0.163g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.321mg 0%
Leucine 0.71mg 0%
Lysine 0.31mg 0%
Methionine 0.169mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.388mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 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 Hush puppies
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%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.903g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies 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. Hush puppies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174999/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.