Tostada shells vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Tostada shells and Tortilla
- Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Tortilla is higher in Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Tostada shells covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 34% more than Tortilla.
- Tortilla contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Tostada shells. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Tortilla contains 0.06mg.
- Tortilla has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (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.
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Potassium
+125.7%
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Zinc
+284.4%
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Copper
+45.1%
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Manganese
+35.4%
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Iron
+149%
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Sodium
-26.6%
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Selenium
+654.5%
Equal in Calcium - 70
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Potassium
+125.7%
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Zinc
+284.4%
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Copper
+45.1%
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Manganese
+35.4%
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Iron
+149%
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Sodium
-26.6%
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Selenium
+654.5%
Equal in Calcium - 70
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.
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Vitamin B5
+12.4%
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Vitamin B6
+505%
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Vitamin B2
+21.3%
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Vitamin B3
+165.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37
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Vitamin B5
+12.4%
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Vitamin B6
+505%
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Vitamin B2
+21.3%
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Vitamin B3
+165.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+2361.1%
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Carbs
+29%
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+45.5%
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Protein
+18.4%
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Water
+1103.6%
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
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2.72 g
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
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Fats
+2361.1%
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Carbs
+29%
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+45.5%
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Protein
+18.4%
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Water
+1103.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3801.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2018.9%
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Saturated Fat
-95.8%
Saturated Fat:
7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.285 g
Saturated Fat:
0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.391 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3801.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2018.9%
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Saturated Fat
-95.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+28.8%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Maltose
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Starch:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
43.02 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.37 g
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0 g
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+28.8%
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 58.63g | 47.54g |
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| Protein | 6.15g | 7.28g |
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| Fats | 23.38g | 0.95g |
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| Carbs | 64.43g | 49.94g |
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| Calories | 474kcal | 237kcal |
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| Starch | 55.4g | 43.02g |
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| Sugar | 2.75g |
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| Fiber | 5.8g | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 1.53mg | 3.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 76mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 146mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 657mg | 482mg |
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| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.102mg |
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| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.268mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 16.6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 4.125mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 98µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.182mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.286mg |
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| Leucine | 0.53mg |
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| Lysine | 0.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.122mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg |
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| Valine | 0.326mg |
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| Histidine | 0.165mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.163g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.011g | 0.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.217g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 0.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | 0.019g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.715g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)