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Puff pastry vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Puff pastry and Tostada shells

  • Puff pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Puff pastry covers your daily need of Selenium 41% more than Tostada shells.
  • Puff pastry contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Tostada shells. While Puff pastry contains 0.258mg of Vitamin B2, Tostada shells contain only 0.094mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Puff pastry is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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.
Contains more Iron +69.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +1013.6%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.3%
Contains more Potassium +282.3%
Contains more Zinc +127.8%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +69.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +1013.6%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.3%
Contains more Potassium +282.3%
Contains more Zinc +127.8%
Contains more Copper +28.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1810.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
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% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1810.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Water +122.9%
Contains more Carbs +41%
Contains more Other +172%
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
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 +20.3%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Water +122.9%
Contains more Carbs +41%
Contains more Other +172%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.3%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Puff pastry 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 Puff pastry Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 7.4g 6.15g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 23.38g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 558kcal 474kcal Puff pastry
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 0.75g Tostada shells
Fiber 1.5g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 10mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.6mg 1.53mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 60mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 62mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 253mg 657mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.115mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.495mg 0.363mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 2.2µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.094mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.553mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 0.163g Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 7.011g Puff pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 7.217g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 8.285g Puff pastry
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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Puff 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
26%
Puff pastry
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.509g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Puff pastry
Puff 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.