Tostada shells vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tostada shells and Shortcake different?
- Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc, while Shortcake is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Iron.
- Shortcake covers your daily need of Selenium 27% more than Tostada shells.
- Tostada shells contain 12 times more Vitamin B6 than Shortcake. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Shortcake contains 0.03mg.
- Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat.
Tostada shells, corn and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +375% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +672.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.8% |
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:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +755.4% |
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Protein
~6.1g
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Other
~2.8g
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
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +19.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.2% |
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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| Calories | 474kcal | 346kcal |
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| Protein | 6.15g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 23.38g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.63g | 48.5g |
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| Carbs | 64.43g | 48.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 76mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 1.53mg | 2.54mg |
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| Fiber | 5.8g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.48mg |
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| Starch | 55.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 657mg | 506mg |
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| Vitamin A | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg |
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| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg |
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| Folate | 53µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.163g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.011g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.217g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 3.632g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)