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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.
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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.4%
Contains more IronIron +149%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +654.5%
~equal in Calcium ~70mg

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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.37mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +2361.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more OtherOther +45.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1103.6%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3801.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2018.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%

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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +28.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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 Tortilla
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Tortilla Opinion
Calories 474kcal 237kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 23.38g 0.95g Tostada shells
Net carbs 58.63g 47.54g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 49.94g Tostada shells
Magnesium 76mg 19mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 70mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 105mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 2.4g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.102mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 0.32mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g 43.02g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 146mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 482mg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.363mg 0.268mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.17mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.06mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Folate 98µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.163g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 7.011g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 0.185g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 0.391g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 0.019g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.715g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
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 ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.