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Pop tarts vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pop tarts and Paratha

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Paratha have more Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for Fiber is 34% more.
  • Pop tarts have 145 times more Vitamin A RAE than Paratha. Pop tarts have 289µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Paratha has 2µg.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 +117.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Magnesium +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Equal in Calcium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.146
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 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Magnesium +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Equal in Calcium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.146

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 +15933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
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 1% 28% 0% 0% 28% 18% 35% 28% 19% 8% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +15933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Water +168%
Contains more Other +33.6%
Equal in Fats - 13.2
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Water +168%
Contains more Other +33.6%
Equal in Fats - 13.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.6%
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Paratha Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 35.75g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 6.36g Paratha
Fats 13.3g 13.2g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 45.35g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 326kcal Pop tarts
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Sugar 30.9g 4.15g Paratha
Fiber 1.1g 9.6g Paratha
Calcium 24mg 25mg Paratha
Iron 3.5mg 1.61mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 37mg Paratha
Phosphorus 88mg 120mg Paratha
Potassium 95mg 139mg Paratha
Sodium 398mg 452mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.82mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.146mg Pop tarts
Manganese 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg Paratha
Vitamin A 962IU 6IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 2µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.11mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.076mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.83mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.08mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 10µg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.034g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 5.826g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.837g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 2.484g Pop tarts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Paratha
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
14%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.806g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.