Tostada shells vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Tostada shells and Pie crust
- Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Pie crust have more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pie crust is 38% higher.
- Pie crust has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Tostada shells. Tostada shells have 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Pie crust has 0.064mg.
Food types used in this article are Tostada shells, corn and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.
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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 | +406.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +270.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +940.9% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +467.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.3% |
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:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +128.9% |
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
7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -12.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +147.8% |
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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| Calories | 474kcal | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 6.15g | 6.9g |
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| Fats | 23.38g | 31.4g |
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| Net carbs | 58.63g | 52.1g |
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| Carbs | 64.43g | 52.1g |
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| Magnesium | 76mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 61mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 64mg |
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| Iron | 1.53mg | 2.22mg |
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| Fiber | 5.8g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.075mg |
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| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.4mg |
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| Starch | 55.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 86mg |
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| Sodium | 657mg | 753mg |
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| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.315mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 22.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.392mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 2.727mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.268mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.064mg |
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| Folate | 104µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.163g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.011g | 7.974g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.217g | 17.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 3.968g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.255mg |
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| Leucine | 0.476mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.121mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg |
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| Valine | 0.289mg |
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| Histidine | 0.146mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.963g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pie crust is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)