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

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Important differences between Cream pie and Tostada shells

  • Cream pie has more Selenium, however, Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Cream pie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 27% more.
  • Cream pie contains 3 times more Selenium than Tostada shells. Cream pie contains 6µg of Selenium, while Tostada shells contain 2.2µg.
  • Tostada shells contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.53mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 10% 22% 3% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1715%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 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 WaterWater +921.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.6%
Contains more OtherOther +151.9%
~equal in Fats ~23.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +621.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.217g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream pie Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 353kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 4.15g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 22.41g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 37.64g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 38.44g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 12mg Tostada shells
Vitamin D 3IU Cream pie
Magnesium 19mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 66mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 161mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.49mg 1.53mg Tostada shells
Sugar 27.39g Tostada shells
Fiber 0.8g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.118mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.44mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 79mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 266mg 657mg Cream pie
Vitamin A 166IU Cream pie
Vitamin A 46µg Cream pie
Vitamin E 1.09mg Cream pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream pie
Manganese 0.161mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 6µg 2.2µg Cream pie
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.094mg Cream pie
Vitamin B3 0.605mg 1.553mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.191mg Cream pie
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Cream pie
Vitamin K 9.5µg Cream pie
Folate 19µg Cream pie
Trans Fat 2.49g 0.163g Tostada shells
Choline 17.9mg Cream pie
Saturated Fat 12.449g 7.011g Tostada shells
Monounsaturated Fat 7.336g 7.217g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.149g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Cream pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream pie Tostada shells
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Cream pie
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Cream pie
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.438g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream pie
Cream pie 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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.