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 cover 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.
| 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% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +505% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.6% |
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:
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
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
0.296 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
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
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +28.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 0.391g | 53% |
| Fats | 23.38g | 0.95g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 7.011g | 0.296g | 31% |
| Iron | 1.53mg | 3.81mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 16.6µg | 26% |
| Folate | 98µg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.06mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.217g | 0.185g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 4.125mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 2.4g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 19mg | 14% |
| Calories | 474kcal | 237kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.32mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 146mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 482mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.102mg | 5% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 43.02g | 5% |
| Carbs | 64.43g | 49.94g | 5% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.268mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.114mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 7.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 58.63g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | 0.019g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
48%
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 ($)