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Bread sticks vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bread sticks and Pop tarts?

  • Bread sticks are richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, yet Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain less Sodium.

We used Bread sticks, plain and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +22.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +22.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Equal in Calcium - 24

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +160.9%
Contains more Other +236.1%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +104.9%
Equal in Carbs - 68.41
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more Protein +160.9%
Contains more Other +236.1%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +104.9%
Equal in Carbs - 68.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 65.4g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 12g 4.6g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.4g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 412kcal
Sugar 1.26g 30.9g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 1.1g Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 24mg Pop tarts
Iron 4.28mg 3.5mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 88mg Bread sticks
Potassium 124mg 95mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 398mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.88mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.188mg 0.15mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.29mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.33mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 3.8mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 162µg 80µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 2.02g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Pop tarts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
48%
Bread sticks
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.