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

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Summary of differences between puff pastry and tostada shells

  • Puff pastry has more selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2, while tostada shells have more vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Puff pastry covers your daily need for selenium 41% more than tostada shells.
  • Puff pastry contains 11 times more Selenium than tostada shells. While puff pastry contains 24.5µg of Selenium, tostada shells contain only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in puff pastry is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
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 +69.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1013.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +282.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.3%

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% 0.06% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1810.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.353mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +64.7%
Contains more WaterWater +122.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41%
Contains more OtherOther +172%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 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 -21.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Puff 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 Puff pastry Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 558kcal 474kcal Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 6.15g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 23.38g Puff pastry
Net carbs 44.2g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 45.7g 64.43g Tostada shells
Magnesium 16mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 10mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 62mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.6mg 1.53mg Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Tostada shells
Fiber 1.5g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.115mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.54mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 60mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 253mg 657mg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.363mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 2.2µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.094mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.553mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Folate 55µg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 0.163g Puff pastry
Choline 6.2mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 7.011g Puff pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 7.217g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 8.285g Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff 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
Puff 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
24%
Puff pastry
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.509g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Puff pastry
Puff 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.