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Pecan pie vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pecan pie and Tostada shells?

  • Pecan pie is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B2, yet Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 23% more.
  • Pecan pie has 5 times more Selenium than Tostada shells. While Pecan pie has 12µg of Selenium, Tostada shells have only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pecan pie is lower.

We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Tostada shells, corn types 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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
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6
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Sodium -60.1%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.1%
Contains more Selenium +445.5%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Potassium +78.2%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.53
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains less Sodium -60.1%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.1%
Contains more Selenium +445.5%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Potassium +78.2%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.53

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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
6
:
3
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505%
Pecan pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 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 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
1
:
4
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Water +487.3%
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.4%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Equal in Fats - 23.38
Pecan pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 +487.3%
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.4%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Equal in Fats - 23.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
2
:
1
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 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 -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 4.9g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 22.2g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 52.2g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 412kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 32mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.48mg 1.53mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 26mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 94mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 133mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 262mg 657mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.211mg 0.148mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.363mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 2.2µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.094mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.553mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.191mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 26µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 7.011g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 7.217g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 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
Pecan pie 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
17%
Pecan pie
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
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?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.022g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.