Tostada shells vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tostada shells and Wafer different?
- Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Wafer is 35% higher.
- Tostada shells contain 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Wafer. While Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, Wafer contains only 0.051mg.
- Wafer has less Saturated Fat.
Tostada shells, corn and Cookies, chocolate wafers are the varieties 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 | +43.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +159.1% |
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 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +611.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.6g
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
4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +48.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.5% |
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 | 433kcal |
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| Protein | 6.15g | 6.6g |
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| Fats | 23.38g | 14.2g |
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| Net carbs | 58.63g | 69.3g |
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| Carbs | 64.43g | 72.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 76mg | 53mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 1.53mg | 4.01mg |
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| Sugar | 37.43g |
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| Fiber | 5.8g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.463mg |
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| Zinc | 1.23mg | 1.09mg |
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| Starch | 55.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 657mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.72mg |
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| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.696mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 2.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.381mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 47µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.163g |
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| Choline | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.011g | 4.241g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.217g | 4.865g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 4.153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.22mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.261mg |
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| Leucine | 0.447mg |
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| Lysine | 0.281mg |
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| Methionine | 0.105mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg |
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| Valine | 0.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.128mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.