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Tostada shells vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tostada shells and Ladyfingers?

  • Tostada shells are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Copper, yet Ladyfingers are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Ladyfingers' daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% more.
  • Tostada shells have 6 times more Magnesium than Ladyfingers. While Tostada shells have 76mg of Magnesium, Ladyfingers have only 12mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ladyfingers are lower.

We used Tostada shells, corn and Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind types in this article.

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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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.3%
Contains more IronIron +134%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +859.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.14mg

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 12% 3% 13% 18% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0.5% 45% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +484.3%

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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +156.9%
Contains more OtherOther +147.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.4%
Contains more WaterWater +487.3%
~equal in Carbs ~59.7g

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.422 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +482.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.2%

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 Ladyfingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Ladyfingers Opinion
Calories 474kcal 365kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 10.6g Ladyfingers
Fats 23.38g 9.1g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 3.7mg Ladyfingers
Net carbs 58.63g 58.7g Ladyfingers
Carbs 64.43g 59.7g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 221mg Tostada shells
Vitamin D 22IU Ladyfingers
Magnesium 76mg 12mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 47mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 113mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 3.58mg Ladyfingers
Sugar 25.39g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 1g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.095mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 1.14mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 173mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 147mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 50IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 3µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin E 0.63mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0.6µg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.363mg 0.24mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 21.1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.284mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.428mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2.104mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 1.116mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.122mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.75µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg Ladyfingers
Folate 60µg Ladyfingers
Trans Fat 0.163g Ladyfingers
Choline 92mg Ladyfingers
Saturated Fat 7.011g 3.069g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 3.754g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 1.422g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Ladyfingers
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
42%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.942g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/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.