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Pound cake vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pound cake and Tostada shells

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B2, however, Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 25% more.
  • Pound cake contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Tostada shells. Pound cake contains 0.249mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
  • Pound cake contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
8
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Selenium +127.3%
Contains more Calcium +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains more Zinc +186%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +230%
Equal in Iron - 1.53
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
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 -42.6%
Contains more Selenium +127.3%
Contains more Calcium +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains more Zinc +186%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +230%
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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
10
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.553
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
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 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.553

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
4
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Water +679.2%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +67.5%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 +679.2%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +67.5%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Contains more Other +77.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.3%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 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 -31.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
5
:
1
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +219.1%
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tostada shells
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +219.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pound cake Tostada shells
Lower in Sugar ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 5g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 13.96g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 53.64g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 353kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 17.36g 55.4g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Tostada shells
Fiber 0.6g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 47mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.48mg 1.53mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 8mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 140mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 149mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 377mg 657mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.042mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.11mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 5µg 2.2µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.094mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.553mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.191mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.163g Tostada shells
Saturated Fat 4.811g 7.011g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.124g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake 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
25%
Pound cake
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake 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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.