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Pineapple cake vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pineapple cake and Tostada shells

  • Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12721% higher.
  • Tostada shells contain 4 times less Selenium than Pineapple cake. Pineapple cake contains 9.4µg of Selenium, while Tostada shells contain 2.2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pineapple cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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 CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +327.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +484.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +296.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.53mg
~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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +43242.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +967.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.191mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 +872.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.7%
Contains more FatsFats +93.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.6%
Contains more OtherOther +70%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 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 -58.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +152.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple cake Tostada shells
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pineapple cake Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 319kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 3.5g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 12.1g 23.38g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 49.7g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 50.5g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 22mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 13mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 120mg 76mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 112mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.48mg 1.53mg Tostada shells
Fiber 0.8g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.087mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.31mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 82mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 319mg 657mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 62µg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.35mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 9.4µg 2.2µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.353mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.094mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 1.553mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.191mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Folate 26µg Pineapple cake
Trans Fat 0.163g Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 7.011g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Pineapple cake
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
Pineapple cake 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake 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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.