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Pancake vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pancake and Tostada shells

  • Pancake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Tostada shells covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 24% more than Pancake.
  • Tostada shells contain 7 times less Selenium than Pancake. Pancake contains 14.9µg of Selenium, while Tostada shells contain 2.2µg.
  • Pancake has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Pancake
Pancake
4
:
6
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Calcium +188.2%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.2%
Contains more Selenium +577.3%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.5%
Contains more Zinc +119.6%
Contains more Copper +202%
Contains more Manganese +81.5%
Pancake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Calcium +188.2%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.2%
Contains more Selenium +577.3%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.5%
Contains more Zinc +119.6%
Contains more Copper +202%
Contains more Manganese +81.5%

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.
Pancake
Pancake
7
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +689.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.553
Pancake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Tostada shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +689.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.553

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pancake
Pancake
2
:
3
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Water +1493.4%
Contains more Fats +141%
Contains more Carbs +127.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Other - 2.72
Pancake
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Tostada shells
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 Water +1493.4%
Contains more Fats +141%
Contains more Carbs +127.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Other - 2.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pancake
Pancake
1
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.3%
Pancake
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pancake Tostada shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 6.4g 6.15g Pancake
Fats 9.7g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 28.3g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 227kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 219mg 76mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 1.53mg Pancake
Magnesium 16mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 159mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 132mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 439mg 657mg Pancake
Zinc 0.56mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.049mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.2mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 14.9µg 2.2µg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Pancake
Vitamin C 0.3mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.094mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.553mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.191mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 38µg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Pancake
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Pancake
Saturated Fat 2.122g 7.011g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Tostada shells
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Pancake
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.889g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.