Food guide

Tostada Shell

Tostada Shell is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of tostada shell for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 474 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Tostada Shell
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	474 kcal	474 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	6.2 g	6.2 g	1.3 g
Carbohydrate	64.4 g	64.4 g	13.6 g
Fat	23.4 g	23.4 g	4.9 g
Fibre	5.8 g	5.8 g	1.2 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of tostada shell, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Tostada Shell
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Thiamin	0.35 mg	0.35 mg	29%
Riboflavin	0.094 mg	0.094 mg	7%
Niacin	1.6 mg	1.6 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.36 mg	0.36 mg	21%
Pantothenic acid	0.19 mg	0.19 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	76 mg	76 mg	6%
Iron	1.5 mg	1.5 mg	8%
Magnesium	76 mg	76 mg	18%
Phosphorus	203 mg	203 mg	16%
Potassium	237 mg	237 mg	5%
Sodium	657 mg	657 mg	29%
Zinc	1.2 mg	1.2 mg	11%
Selenium	2.2 µg	2.2 µg	4%
Copper	0.15 mg	0.15 mg	17%
Manganese	0.36 mg	0.36 mg	16%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Tostada shells, corn

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat tostada shell?

Useful fibre in a familiar, everyday food.
Tostada Shell is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.