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Pumpkin pie vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pumpkin pie and tostada shells different?

  • Tostada shells are higher than pumpkin pie in vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, iron, zinc, and manganese.
  • Tostada shells cover your daily need for saturated fat, 25% more than pumpkin pie.
  • Pumpkin pie is lower in sodium.

Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Tostada shells, corn types were used 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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
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 less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.148mg

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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +476.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 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 +1417.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.7%
Contains more FatsFats +139.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85%
Contains more OtherOther +140.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 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 -71.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +368.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +416.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin pie 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 Pumpkin pie Tostada shells DV% diff.
Vitamin A 448µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 8.285g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.363mg 23%
Saturated fat 1.988g 7.011g 23%
Fats 9.75g 23.38g 21%
Sodium 239mg 657mg 18%
Starch 10.73g 55.4g 18%
Phosphorus 81mg 203mg 17%
Fiber 1.8g 5.8g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.353mg 15%
Magnesium 14mg 76mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 15%
Calories 243kcal 474kcal 12%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Carbs 34.83g 64.43g 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 1.53mg 8%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.23mg 8%
Folate 26µg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 7.217g 7%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.363mg 6%
Selenium 5.4µg 2.2µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Protein 3.9g 6.15g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.191mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.553mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.094mg 2%
Potassium 167mg 237mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 64mg 76mg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 58.63g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Copper 0.148mg 0.148mg 0%
Trans fat 0.163g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie 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
32%
Pumpkin pie
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.023g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie 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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.