Tostada shells vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tostada shells and pastry different?
- Tostada shells are higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium; however, pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pastry is 40% higher.
- Tostada shells contain 17 times more vitamin B6 than pastry. While tostada shells contain 0.363mg of vitamin B6, pastry contains only 0.021mg.
- Pastry has less sodium.
Tostada shells, corn and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +375% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +660% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +288.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1628.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +201.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +156% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.285 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +199.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 24.2µg | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.217g | 21.597g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.021mg | 26% |
| Fats | 23.38g | 38.1g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 4.894g | 23% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Folate | 78µg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 249mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 1.5g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 4.168mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.283mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 16mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.53mg | 2.56mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.011g | 9.643g | 12% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 10mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.53mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 64.43g | 45.1g | 6% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 61mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.488mg | 5% |
| Calories | 474kcal | 551kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.398mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.114mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 7.3g | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 58.63g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)