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Tostada shells vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tostada shells and paratha different?

  • Tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and magnesium, while paratha is higher in manganese, fiber, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Paratha covers your daily need for manganese, 30% more than tostada shells.
  • Tostada shells contain 5 times more vitamin B6 than paratha. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of vitamin B6, while paratha contains 0.08mg.
  • Paratha is lower in sodium.

Tostada shells, corn and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +204%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg
~equal in Copper ~0.146mg

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% 0.67% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.5%
~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
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +77.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.1%
Contains more OtherOther +71.1%
Contains more WaterWater +909%
~equal in Protein ~6.36g

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
48% 32% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +233.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.9%

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
88% 5% 5%
Starch: 31.5 g
Sucrose: 1.75 g
Glucose: 0.35 g
Fructose: 0.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +75.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Paratha
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 Paratha DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 2.484g 39%
Manganese 0.363mg 1.054mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.08mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.11mg 20%
Fats 23.38g 13.2g 16%
Fiber 5.8g 9.6g 15%
Phosphorus 203mg 120mg 12%
Starch 55.4g 31.5g 10%
Magnesium 76mg 37mg 9%
Selenium 2.2µg 7.1µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Sodium 657mg 452mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.217g 3.837g 8%
Calories 474kcal 326kcal 7%
Carbs 64.43g 45.35g 6%
Calcium 76mg 25mg 5%
Saturated fat 7.011g 5.826g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.465mg 5%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.82mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Potassium 237mg 139mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 1.83mg 2%
Iron 1.53mg 1.61mg 1%
Choline 6.3mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.076mg 1%
Protein 6.15g 6.36g 0%
Net carbs 58.63g 35.75g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Copper 0.148mg 0.146mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.163g 0.034g N/A
Fructose 0.35g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Paratha
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
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
46%
Paratha

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 - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.185g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paratha
Paratha 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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.