Tostada shells vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tostada shells and saltine cracker different?
- Tostada shells are higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, and fiber; however, saltine cracker is richer in iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker is 77% higher.
- Tostada shells contain 29 times more saturated fat than saltine cracker. While tostada shells contain 7.011g of saturated fat, saltine cracker contains only 0.244g.
- Tostada shells have a lower glycemic index (49) than saltine cracker (74).
Tostada shells, corn and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +404.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +872.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +327.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +527.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1361.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.7% |
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Water
~3.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.285 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4982.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1109.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.53mg | 7.72mg | 77% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 0.685g | 51% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.59mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 21.4µg | 35% |
| Fats | 23.38g | 1.6g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 7.011g | 0.244g | 31% |
| Folate | 124µg | 31% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 5.714mg | 26% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.085mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.217g | 0.142g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.518mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 113mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.637mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 26mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 2.7g | 12% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 10.5g | 9% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 849mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 64.43g | 82.3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 19.6mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 474kcal | 393kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 115mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.94mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 58.63g | 79.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.38g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.439mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tostada shells is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.767g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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.