Shortbread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shortbread and tostada shells
- Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, tostada shells have more vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for tostada shells is 22% higher.
- Tostada shells have 3 times less vitamin B2 than shortbread. Shortbread has 0.314mg of vitamin B2, while tostada shells have 0.094mg.
- Shortbread is lower in sodium.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than tostada shells.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Tostada shells, corn.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +94.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +442.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +484.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +169.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +234% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +411.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.885g | 0.124g | 48% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 7.253g | 43% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.363mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 203mg | 20% |
| Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.53mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5.8g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.094mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 76mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 657mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 1.553mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.23mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 2.2µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 55.4g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 7.011g | 5% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 23.38g | 4% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 237mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.191mg | 3% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 474kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 6.15g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.363mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 7.217g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 957kcal | 771kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 19g | 21g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 2.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 64.43g | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 8.285g | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.033g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.006g | 0.005g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~64.43g
~equal in
Water
~3.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
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 | -13.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.217g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~8.285g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +36.9% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
