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White bread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between white bread and tostada shells

  • White bread has more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, while tostada shells have more vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 3 times less vitamin B3 than white bread. White bread contains 4.78mg of vitamin B3, while tostada shells contain 1.553mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in white bread is lower.
  • Tostada shells have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tostada shells is 49, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Tostada shells, corn.

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.5%
Contains more IronIron +135.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +230.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.1%

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.
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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.9%
Contains more WaterWater +997%
Contains more FatsFats +602.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +37.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1104.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +417.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +49%
~equal in Sucrose ~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.
White bread Tostada shells
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Tostada shells DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 8.285g 45%
Selenium 22µg 2.2µg 36%
Fats 3.33g 23.38g 31%
Saturated fat 0.698g 7.011g 29%
Folate 111µg 28%
Iron 3.61mg 1.53mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.363mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 1.553mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 7.217g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.353mg 15%
Phosphorus 98mg 203mg 15%
Magnesium 23mg 76mg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 5.8g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.094mg 11%
Calories 266kcal 474kcal 10%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.363mg 8%
Starch 37.17g 55.4g 8%
Sodium 490mg 657mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.191mg 7%
Calcium 144mg 76mg 7%
Copper 0.101mg 0.148mg 5%
Carbs 49.42g 64.43g 5%
Protein 8.85g 6.15g 5%
Zinc 0.74mg 1.23mg 4%
Potassium 126mg 237mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 58.63g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.124g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
33%
White bread
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.313g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients
  2. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.