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

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What are the differences between Danish pastry and Tostada shells?

  • Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 30% more.
  • Danish pastry has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Tostada shells. While Danish pastry has 0.26mg of Vitamin B2, Tostada shells have only 0.094mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Danish pastry is lower.

We used Danish pastry, cheese 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 more IronIron +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +759.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
~equal in Manganese ~0.363mg

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 0.33% 7.7% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +807.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +30.1%
Contains more WaterWater +845.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.2%
Contains more OtherOther +81.3%
~equal in Fats ~23.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~7.011g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Danish pastry Tostada shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Danish pastry Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 374kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 8g 6.15g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 23.38g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg Danish pastry
Net carbs 36.2g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 37.2g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 23mg Tostada shells
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 35mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 98mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.8mg 1.53mg Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Tostada shells
Fiber 1g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.089mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.7mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 108mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 417mg 657mg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 18.9µg 2.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.094mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.553mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.191mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg Danish pastry
Trans Fat 0.163g Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 7.011g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 7.217g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.