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Pop tarts vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pop tarts and Pita bread?

  • Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Pita bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% more.
  • Pop tarts have 12 times more Saturated Fat than Pita bread. While Pop tarts have 2.02g of Saturated Fat, Pita bread has only 0.166g.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, pita, white, enriched types 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.
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
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7
Pita bread
Pita bread
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Copper +12%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Pita bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Copper +12%

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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7
Pita bread
Pita bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.327
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%
Pita bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.327

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
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3
Pita bread
Pita bread
Contains more Fats +1008.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Water +156.8%
Contains more Other +59.7%
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
Pita bread
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +1008.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Water +156.8%
Contains more Other +59.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
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1
Pita bread
Pita bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6090.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +799.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Pita bread
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6090.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +799.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%

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 Pita bread
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 Pita bread Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 53.5g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 9.1g Pita bread
Fats 13.3g 1.2g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 55.7g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 275kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 1.3g Pita bread
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g Pita bread
Calcium 24mg 86mg Pita bread
Iron 3.5mg 2.62mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 88mg 97mg Pita bread
Potassium 95mg 120mg Pita bread
Sodium 398mg 536mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.84mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.168mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.3mg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.599mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.327mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.632mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.397mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.034mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 107µg Pita bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg Pita bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0.166g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 0.105g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.535g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Pita 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
36%
Pita bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
55%
Pita bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread
Pita bread 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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.