Pecan pie vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pecan pie and tostada shells?
- Pecan pie is higher in selenium, manganese, copper, and vitamin B2, yet tostada shells are higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Tostada shells' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 23% more.
- Pecan pie has 5 times more selenium than tostada shells. While pecan pie has 12µg of selenium, tostada shells have only 2.2µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pecan pie is lower.
We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more CopperCopper | +42.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +445.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +20.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +505% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% | |
Fiber | 5.8g | 23% | |
Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.363mg | 23% |
Selenium | 12µg | 2.2µg | 18% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 8.285g | 17% |
Sodium | 262mg | 657mg | 17% |
Phosphorus | 94mg | 203mg | 16% |
Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.363mg | 15% |
Saturated fat | 3.989g | 7.011g | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.353mg | 14% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 76mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 7.217g | 10% |
Vitamin A | 82µg | 9% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.094mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.211mg | 0.148mg | 7% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 7% | |
Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
Calcium | 32mg | 76mg | 4% |
Carbs | 52.2g | 64.43g | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 1.553mg | 4% |
Calories | 412kcal | 474kcal | 3% |
Protein | 4.9g | 6.15g | 3% |
Potassium | 133mg | 237mg | 3% |
Zinc | 1.02mg | 1.23mg | 2% |
Fats | 22.2g | 23.38g | 2% |
Iron | 1.48mg | 1.53mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
Net carbs | 52.2g | 58.63g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
Contains more WaterWater | +487.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +126.7% |
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Fats
~23.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.71 g
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 | -43.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.1% |