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Nutritional Profile of Tostada Shells (Corn) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 48 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Tostada Shells (Corn).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-rate (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Linoelaidic Acid (18:2 t,t) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one additional nutrient:
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Baked Products) shows that it ranks first-rate (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Linoelaidic Acid (18:2 t,t) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- trans-Polyenoic Fatty Acids (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
- Arachidic Acid (20:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Tostada Shells (Corn)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Tostada Shells (Corn)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Tostada Shells (Corn)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Tostada Shells (Corn)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Tostada Shells (Corn)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Tostada Shells (Corn)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Tostada Shells (Corn)
In food category: Baked Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 64.4 g | 18.3 g | 115 | 349 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.8 g | 1.6 g | 46 | 190 |
| Starch | 55.4 g | 15.7 g | 13 | 53 |
| Fatty Acids (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 7.2 g | 2 g | 109 | 617 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 8.3 g | 2.3 g | 29 | 327 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 7 g | 2 g | 86 | 572 |
| Fatty Acids, total trans | 163 mg | 46.2 mg | 64 | 601 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 23.4 g | 6.6 g | 50 | 387 |
| Saturated Fats (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 88 mg | 24.9 mg | 17 | 143 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 44 | 160 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 14 mg | 4 mg | 83 | 390 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 21 mg | 6 mg | 25 | 302 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 128 | 681 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 132 mg | 37.4 mg | 139 | 1018 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 6 g | 1.7 g | 32 | 353 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 21 | 170 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 729 mg | 206.7 mg | 214 | 965 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Elaidic Acid (18:1 t) | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 42 | 633 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 7.1 g | 2 g | 112 | 597 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 109 | 929 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 46 mg | 13 mg | 63 | 428 |
| trans-Monoenoic Fatty Acids | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 44 | 624 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 124 mg | 35.2 mg | 66 | 366 |
| Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 13 | 139 |
| Linoelaidic Acid (18:2 t,t) | 131 mg | 37.1 mg | 1 | 14 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 8 g | 2.3 g | 22 | 304 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 124 mg | 35.2 mg | 264 | 832 |
| trans-Polyenoic Fatty Acids | 131 mg | 37.1 mg | 11 | 103 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 1.7 g | 204 | 1005 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Niacin | 1.6 mg | 439.4 µg | 327 | 1384 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 191 µg | 54.1 µg | 248 | 994 |
| Riboflavin | 94 µg | 26.6 µg | 310 | 717 |
| Thiamin | 353 µg | 100.1 µg | 183 | 531 |
| Vitamin B6 | 363 µg | 102.9 µg | 22 | 618 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 148 | 469 |
| Copper, Cu | 148 µg | 42 µg | 167 | 701 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.5 mg | 433.7 µg | 270 | 768 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 31 | 247 |
| Manganese, Mn | 363 µg | 102.9 µg | 212 | 674 |
| Phosphorus, P | 203 mg | 57.5 mg | 114 | 461 |
| Potassium, K | 237 mg | 67.2 mg | 83 | 661 |
| Selenium, Se | 2.2 µg | 0.6 µg | 293 | 672 |
| Sodium, Na | 657 mg | 186.3 mg | 108 | 492 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 mg | 348.7 µg | 65 | 790 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 3.3 g | 941.2 mg | 384 | 2513 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.7 g | 771.1 mg | 68 | 388 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 474 kcal | 134.4 kcal | 45 | 214 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,980 kj | 561.3 kj | 28 | 108 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Tostada Shells (Corn)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Piece | 12.3 g | 0.4 oz |
| Pieces (mean Serving Weight, Aggregated Over Brands) | 37.0 g | 1.3 oz |
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