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Tostada shells vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tostada shells and navajo frybread

  • Tostada shells have more vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, navajo frybread has more iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for navajo frybread is 31% higher.
  • Navajo frybread has 10 times less Vitamin B6 than tostada shells. Tostada shells have 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while navajo frybread has 0.038mg.
  • Navajo frybread is lower in sodium.
  • Navajo frybread has a higher glycemic index than tostada shells.

Food types used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo).

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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 13% 17% 6.8% 152% 30% 9.5% 53% 43% 39% 101%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +164.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +745.5%

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% 0% 0% 108% 50% 86% 9.8% 8.8% 0% 2% 92% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +855.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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% 12% 48% 32%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 12.22 g
Carbs: 48.26 g
Water: 31.57 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +91.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.5%
Contains more OtherOther +115.9%
Contains more WaterWater +850.9%
~equal in Protein ~6.69g

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
46% 44% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.621 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +685.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.1%

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
95% 4%
Starch: 42.85 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.76 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +29.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Navajo frybread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 474kcal 330kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 6.69g Navajo frybread
Fats 23.38g 12.22g Tostada shells
Net carbs 58.63g 48.26g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 48.26g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 7mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 76mg 18mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 57mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 77mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.091mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 0.35mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g 42.85g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 123mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Manganese 0.363mg 0.297mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.217mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.164mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.038mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg Navajo frybread
Trans Fat 0.163g Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 7.011g 4.621g Navajo frybread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 4.411g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 1.055g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 0.051g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.018g Navajo frybread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Navajo frybread
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
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread 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. Navajo frybread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167635/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.