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Pop tarts vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pop tarts and Crouton different?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, while Crouton is higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 32% more than Crouton.
  • Pop tarts contain 15 times more Vitamin B6 than Crouton. Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Crouton contains 0.026mg.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Sodium.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Croutons, plain types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +16.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.163
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +16.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.163

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +65%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +65%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +101.5%
Contains more Water +127.3%
Contains more Protein +158.7%
Contains more Other +110.1%
Equal in Carbs - 73.5
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +101.5%
Contains more Water +127.3%
Contains more Protein +158.7%
Contains more Other +110.1%
Equal in Carbs - 73.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 4.6g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 13.3g 6.6g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 412kcal 407kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Crouton
Fiber 1.1g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 24mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 3.5mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 16mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 88mg 115mg Crouton
Potassium 95mg 124mg Crouton
Sodium 398mg 698mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.89mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.272mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.026mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 132µg Crouton
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 2.02g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.059g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 1.273g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.