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Dough vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dough and Pop tarts

  • Dough is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Dough covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 35% more than Pop tarts.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pop tarts are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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.
Dough
Dough
8
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2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.15
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.15

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.
Dough
Dough
8
:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +96100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Pop tarts
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 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +96100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
3
:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Protein +133.7%
Contains more Water +164%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Contains more Fats +449.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.9%
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Pop tarts
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 +133.7%
Contains more Water +164%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Contains more Fats +449.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
1
:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1695.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +462.6%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1695.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +462.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 10.75g 4.6g Dough
Fats 2.42g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 51.88g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 272kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 30.9g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g Dough
Calcium 52mg 24mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 3.5mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 88mg Dough
Potassium 117mg 95mg Dough
Sodium 602mg 398mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.04mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.152mg 0.15mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.29mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.33mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 3.8mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 123µg 80µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 0.529g 2.02g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 4.81g Pop tarts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Pop tarts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
43%
Dough
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.491g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.