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Pastry vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pastry and Tostada shells different?

  • Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pastry is 40% higher.
  • Pastry contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Tostada shells. While Pastry contains 0.283mg of Vitamin B2, Tostada shells contain only 0.094mg.
  • Tostada shells have less Saturated Fat.

Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Tostada shells, corn are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Pastry
Pastry
4
:
6
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Manganese +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.3%
Contains more Potassium +288.5%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Manganese +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.3%
Contains more Potassium +288.5%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Copper +29.8%

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.
Pastry
Pastry
9
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1628.6%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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 B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1628.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
Pastry
3
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +63%
Contains more Water +156%
Contains more Carbs +42.9%
Contains more Other +172%
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +63%
Contains more Water +156%
Contains more Carbs +42.9%
Contains more Other +172%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
Pastry
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:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 7.3g 6.15g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 23.38g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 551kcal 474kcal Pastry
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 0.74g Tostada shells
Fiber 1.5g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 10mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.56mg 1.53mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 60mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 61mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 249mg 657mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.114mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.488mg 0.363mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 2.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.353mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.094mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 1.553mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 78µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.163g Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 7.011g Tostada shells
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 7.217g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
30%
Pastry
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.