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Pop tarts vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pop tarts and Matzo

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, and Zinc, however, Matzo is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 32% more than Matzo.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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 +84.6%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
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 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
Equal in Phosphorus - 89

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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Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.4%
Contains more Folate +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.892
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% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.4%
Contains more Folate +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.892

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Water +190.7%
Contains more Other +98.3%
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Carbs +22.4%
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Water +190.7%
Contains more Other +98.3%
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Carbs +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5018.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +697.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5018.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +697.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 4.6g 10g Matzo
Fats 13.3g 1.4g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 412kcal 395kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 1.1g 3g Matzo
Calcium 24mg 13mg Pop tarts
Iron 3.5mg 3.16mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 88mg 89mg Matzo
Potassium 95mg 112mg Matzo
Sodium 398mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 1.27mg 0.68mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.06mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.291mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.115mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 17µg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 0.127g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.603g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Matzo
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
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.