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Pop tarts vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pop tarts and Melba toast?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, yet Melba toast is richer in Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% higher.
  • Pop tarts have 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Melba toast. Pop tarts have 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Melba toast has 0.098mg.
  • Pop tarts contain less Sodium.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Crackers, melba toast, plain types in this comparison.

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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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9
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains less Sodium -33.4%
Contains more Calcium +287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.7%
Contains more Potassium +112.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Copper +92.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.7
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Contains less Sodium -33.4%
Contains more Calcium +287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.7%
Contains more Potassium +112.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Copper +92.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.7

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
3
:
7
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +55%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.113
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%
Melba toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 104% 64% 78% 42% 23% 93% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +55%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
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3
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Fats +315.6%
Contains more Water +145.1%
Contains more Protein +163%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +152.1%
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
Melba toast
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
Contains more Fats +315.6%
Contains more Water +145.1%
Contains more Protein +163%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +152.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
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Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +731.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +731.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Melba toast Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 70.3g Melba toast
Protein 4.6g 12.1g Melba toast
Fats 13.3g 3.2g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 76.6g Melba toast
Calories 412kcal 390kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 0.94g Melba toast
Fiber 1.1g 6.3g Melba toast
Calcium 24mg 93mg Melba toast
Iron 3.5mg 3.7mg Melba toast
Magnesium 16mg 59mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 88mg 196mg Melba toast
Potassium 95mg 202mg Melba toast
Sodium 398mg 598mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 2.01mg Melba toast
Copper 0.15mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.413mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.273mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.113mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.098mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 124µg Melba toast
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0.445g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 0.782g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 1.282g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Melba toast
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
34%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
88%
Melba toast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.575g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast 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 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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.