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Tostada shells vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tostada shells and Naan different?

  • Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Naan is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Naan is 45% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Naan. While Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, Naan contains only 0.128mg.
  • Naan has less Saturated Fat.

Tostada shells, corn and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated are the varieties used 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 18% 16% 65% 53% 34% 81% 61% 183% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +13.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +285.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +418.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.158mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg

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%
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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% 0.36% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
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10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more FatsFats +249%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.4%
Contains more OtherOther +36.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.9%
Contains more WaterWater +951.2%

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
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48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +270.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +558.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Naan
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91% 2% 4%
Starch: 36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0.5 g
Maltose: 1.5 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +53.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Naan
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 Naan Opinion
Calories 474kcal 286kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 10.2g Naan
Fats 23.38g 6.7g Tostada shells
Net carbs 58.63g 41.41g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 46.21g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 1mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 76mg 68mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 59mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 185mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 1.73mg Naan
Sugar 3.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 4.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.158mg Naan
Zinc 1.23mg 1.24mg Naan
Starch 55.4g 36g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 188mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 467mg Naan
Vitamin A 6IU Naan
Vitamin A 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.32mg Naan
Manganese 0.363mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 2.2µg 11.4µg Naan
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.176mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.18mg Naan
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.128mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 3.3µg Naan
Folate 16µg Naan
Trans Fat 0.163g Naan
Choline 10.1mg Naan
Saturated Fat 7.011g 2.907g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 1.946g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 1.258g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.8g Naan
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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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Naan
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
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.104g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Naan
Naan 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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.