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Tostada shells vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tostada shells and Pineapple cake

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper, while Pineapple cake have more Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12721% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 11 times less Vitamin B6 than Tostada shells. Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Pineapple cake contains 0.034mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pineapple cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tostada shells, corn and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +484.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +296.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +327.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.35mg

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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +967.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43242.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.202mg
~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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.7%
Contains more FatsFats +93.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.6%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more WaterWater +872.9%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +152.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.4%

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 Pineapple cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Pineapple cake Opinion
Calories 474kcal 319kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 3.5g Tostada shells
Fats 23.38g 12.1g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 58.63g 49.7g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 50.5g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 22mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 76mg 13mg Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 237mg 112mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 1.48mg Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 0.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.087mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 0.31mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 82mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 62µg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.363mg 0.35mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.156mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 1.19mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.202mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.034mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Folate 26µg Pineapple cake
Trans Fat 0.163g Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 7.011g 2.915g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 5.194g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 3.282g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Pineapple cake
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 Pineapple cake
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
32%
Pineapple cake

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 - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake 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 ($)

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.