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

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What are the differences between Tostada shells and Danish pastry?

  • Tostada shells are higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 30% more.
  • Tostada shells have 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Danish pastry. While Tostada shells have 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, Danish pastry has only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Danish pastry is lower.

We used Tostada shells, corn and Danish pastry, cheese types 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 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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +759.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.351mg

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 0.33% 7.7% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +807.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.2%
Contains more OtherOther +81.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.1%
Contains more WaterWater +845.8%
~equal in Fats ~21.9g

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~6.794g

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 Danish pastry
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 Tostada shells Danish pastry Opinion
Calories 474kcal 374kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 23.38g 21.9g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg Danish pastry
Net carbs 58.63g 36.2g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 37.2g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 23mg Tostada shells
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 76mg 15mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 35mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 98mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 1g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.089mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 0.7mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 108mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 417mg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.363mg 0.351mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.19mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.04mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg Danish pastry
Trans Fat 0.163g Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 7.011g 6.794g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 2.575g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish 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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.