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Pop tarts vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pop tarts and Irish soda bread different?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Zinc, while Irish soda bread is higher in Fiber, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 27% more than Irish soda bread.
  • Pop tarts contain 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Irish soda bread. Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Irish soda bread contains 0.083mg.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe 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 more Iron +30.1%
Contains more Zinc +122.8%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Equal in Sodium - 398
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 25% 101% 17% 49% 24% 52% 16% 44% 47% 88%
Contains more Iron +30.1%
Contains more Zinc +122.8%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Equal in Sodium - 398

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 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +357.8%
Contains more Folate +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.298
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 12% 0% 0% 3% 75% 63% 46% 15% 20% 36% 7% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +357.8%
Contains more Folate +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.298

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +166%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Water +140.8%
Contains more Other +93.3%
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Fats +166%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Water +140.8%
Contains more Other +93.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%

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 Irish soda bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Irish soda bread Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 53.4g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 6.6g Irish soda bread
Fats 13.3g 5g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 56g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 290kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Irish soda bread
Fiber 1.1g 2.6g Irish soda bread
Calcium 24mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Iron 3.5mg 2.69mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 88mg 114mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 95mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 398mg 398mg
Zinc 1.27mg 0.57mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.13mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.355mg Irish soda bread
Selenium 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 962IU 194IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 48µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.298mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.269mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2.405mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.25mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.083mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 47µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 1.999g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 1.478g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Irish soda 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
23%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.909g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (398 mg)
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.