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Tostada shells vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tostada shells and irish soda bread

  • Tostada shells have more vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc; however, irish soda bread has more selenium, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for tostada shells is 30% higher.
  • Irish soda bread has 4 times less vitamin B6 than tostada shells. Tostada shells have 0.363mg of vitamin B6, while irish soda bread has 0.083mg.
  • Irish soda bread is lower in saturated fat.
  • Irish soda bread has a higher glycemic index than tostada shells.

Food types used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Bread, irish soda, 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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +230.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +627.3%
~equal in Calcium ~81mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.355mg

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 2.7% 16% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +367.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
Contains more WaterWater +806.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.6g

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
24% 44% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +261%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +460.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.2%

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 Irish soda bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Irish soda bread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 1.478g 45%
Fats 23.38g 5g 28%
Saturated fat 7.011g 1.111g 27%
Selenium 2.2µg 16µg 25%
Starch 55.4g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.083mg 22%
Iron 1.53mg 2.69mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.269mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.217g 1.999g 13%
Magnesium 76mg 23mg 13%
Fiber 5.8g 2.6g 13%
Phosphorus 203mg 114mg 13%
Folate 47µg 12%
Sodium 657mg 398mg 11%
Calories 474kcal 290kcal 9%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.57mg 6%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.298mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2.405mg 5%
Carbs 64.43g 56g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 2%
Copper 0.148mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Potassium 237mg 266mg 1%
Protein 6.15g 6.6g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.25mg 1%
Calcium 76mg 81mg 1%
Net carbs 58.63g 53.4g N/A
Manganese 0.363mg 0.355mg 0%
Trans fat 0.163g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.436mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.138mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 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 Irish soda bread
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
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread 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 ($)
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.