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Tostada shells vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tostada shells and Pastry different?

  • Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pastry is 40% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 17 times more Vitamin B6 than Pastry. While Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, Pastry contains only 0.021mg.
  • Pastry has less Sodium.

Tostada shells, corn and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
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%
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Manganese +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
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%
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Manganese +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +1000%

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.4%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tostada shells Pastry
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 Tostada shells Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 43.6g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 23.38g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 64.43g 45.1g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 551kcal Pastry
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 0.74g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 1.5g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 10mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 76mg 16mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 60mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 61mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 1.23mg 0.53mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.114mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 2.2µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.021mg 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 7.011g 9.643g Tostada shells
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 4.894g 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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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Pastry
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
20%
Tostada shells
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
42%
Pastry

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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/nutrients
  2. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.