Tostada shells vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tostada shells and shortbread
- Tostada shells have more vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and zinc; however, shortbread has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for tostada shells is 22% higher.
- Shortbread has 5 times less magnesium than tostada shells. Tostada shells have 76mg of magnesium, while shortbread has 14mg.
- Shortbread is lower in sodium.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than tostada shells.
Food types used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +442.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +484.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +169.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.8% |
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 | +411.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +234% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.1% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.1% |
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Carbs
~63.78g
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Water
~3.6g
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.708g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~8.326g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +36.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.071mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 66mg | 20% |
| Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 1.3g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.53mg | 2.98mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.314mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 14mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 353mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 3.275mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.49mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 6.2µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 40.47g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 7.011g | 8.105g | 5% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Fats | 23.38g | 26.22g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.321mg | 3% |
| Calories | 474kcal | 514kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 5.37g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.393mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.217g | 6.708g | 1% |
| Carbs | 64.43g | 63.78g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 58.63g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 8.326g | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
34%
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 - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)