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

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A recap on differences between Tostada shells and Apple pie

  • Apple pie has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Tostada shells covers your daily Phosphorus needs 26% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains 11 times less Magnesium than Tostada shells. Tostada shells contain 76mg of Magnesium, while Apple pie contains 7mg.
  • Apple pie has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +985.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.6%
Contains more IronIron +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +668.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +745.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%

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% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 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 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +855.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.7%
Contains more FatsFats +112.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.5%
Contains more OtherOther +202.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1472.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Apple pie Opinion
Calories 474kcal 237kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 1.9g Tostada shells
Fats 23.38g 11g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 3.2mg Apple pie
Net carbs 58.63g 32.4g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 34g Tostada shells
Magnesium 76mg 7mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 11mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 65mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 1.21mg Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 1.6g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.046mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 0.16mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 24mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 266mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg Apple pie
Manganese 0.363mg 0.182mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg Tostada shells
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.134mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 1.123mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.119mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.038mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Apple pie
Folate 4µg Apple pie
Trans Fat 0.163g Apple pie
Saturated Fat 7.011g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 4.388g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 2.198g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
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
Tostada shells Apple pie
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
18%
Tostada shells
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
15%
Apple pie

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 - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.