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Pop tarts vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pop tarts and Banana bread

  • Pop tarts are higher than Banana bread in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily Iron needs 26% more than Banana bread.
  • Pop tarts contain 4 times more Zinc than Banana bread. While Pop tarts contain 1.27mg of Zinc, Banana bread contains only 0.35mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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 Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +262.9%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +262.9%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%

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 A +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more Folate +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 6% 43% 47% 28% 17% 35% 25% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more Folate +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
Contains more Water +133.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.3
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
Contains more Water +133.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.7%
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Banana bread Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 53.5g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 4.3g Pop tarts
Fats 13.3g 10.5g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 54.6g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 326kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Calcium 24mg 21mg Pop tarts
Iron 3.5mg 1.4mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 58mg Pop tarts
Potassium 95mg 134mg Banana bread
Sodium 398mg 302mg Banana bread
Zinc 1.27mg 0.35mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.072mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.209mg Banana bread
Selenium 12.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin A 962IU 493IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 106µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.172mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.2mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.446mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.268mg Banana bread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 33µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Tryptophan 0.053mg Banana bread
Threonine 0.15mg Banana bread
Isoleucine 0.182mg Banana bread
Leucine 0.327mg Banana bread
Lysine 0.18mg Banana bread
Methionine 0.094mg Banana bread
Phenylalanine 0.218mg Banana bread
Valine 0.209mg Banana bread
Histidine 0.113mg Banana bread
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 2.237g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 4.48g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 3.13g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Banana bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pop tarts
20%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.