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Pop tarts vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pop tarts and Dough

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

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

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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.
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
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8
Dough
Dough
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.152
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.152

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.
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
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8
Dough
Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +96100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +96100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
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3
Dough
Dough
Contains more Fats +449.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.9%
Contains more Protein +133.7%
Contains more Water +164%
Contains more Other +63.9%
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
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
Contains more Fats +449.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.9%
Contains more Protein +133.7%
Contains more Water +164%
Contains more Other +63.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 Dough
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 Pop tarts Dough Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 49.68g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 10.75g Dough
Fats 13.3g 2.42g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 51.88g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 272kcal Pop tarts
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 30.9g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 24mg 52mg Dough
Iron 3.5mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 88mg 105mg Dough
Potassium 95mg 117mg Dough
Sodium 398mg 602mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 1.04mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 962IU 1IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.107mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 0.362g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.855g 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
Pop tarts Dough
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
35%
Pop tarts
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
63%
Dough

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.