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Pie crust vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pie crust and Tostada shells

  • Pie crust has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pie crust is 38% higher.
  • Tostada shells have 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Pie crust. Pie crust has 0.213mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells have 0.094mg.

Food types used in this article are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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.
Pie crust
Pie crust
2
:
8
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Iron +45.1%
Contains more Selenium +940.9%
Contains more Calcium +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +136%
Contains more Potassium +270.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +207.5%
Contains more Copper +97.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Pie crust
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +45.1%
Contains more Selenium +940.9%
Contains more Calcium +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +406.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +136%
Contains more Potassium +270.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +207.5%
Contains more Copper +97.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%

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.
Pie crust
Pie crust
8
:
1
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Pie crust
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% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 0%
Tostada shells
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 B1 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pie crust
Pie crust
3
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +34.3%
Contains more Water +128.9%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Other +36%
Pie crust
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Tostada shells
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 +12.2%
Contains more Fats +34.3%
Contains more Water +128.9%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Other +36%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pie crust
Pie crust
1
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.8%
Pie crust
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 52.1g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 6.9g 6.15g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 23.38g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 518kcal 474kcal Pie crust
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 61mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.22mg 1.53mg Pie crust
Magnesium 15mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 86mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 64mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 753mg 657mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.4mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.075mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.315mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 22.9µg 2.2µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.353mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.094mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 1.553mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.191mg Pie crust
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 104µg Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.163g Pie crust
Saturated Fat 7.974g 7.011g Tostada shells
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 7.217g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 8.285g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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%
Pie crust
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
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 - 0.963g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pie crust
Pie crust is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.