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

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How are Pop tarts and Protein bread different?

  • Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Protein bread is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pop tarts is 32% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain 6 times more Saturated Fat than Protein bread. While Pop tarts contain 2.02g of Saturated Fat, Protein bread contains only 0.332g.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, protein (includes gluten) are the varieties 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 Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.2%
Contains more Potassium +238.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Copper +178%
Equal in Sodium - 404
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 38% 156% 47% 80% 29% 53% 50% 139% 192% 180%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.2%
Contains more Potassium +238.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Copper +178%
Equal in Sodium - 404

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 +19140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +45%
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% 8% 0% 0% 90% 91% 81% 26% 17% 87% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +19140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +45%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +504.5%
Contains more Carbs +56.2%
Contains more Protein +163%
Contains more Water +220%
Contains more Other +59.7%
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +504.5%
Contains more Carbs +56.2%
Contains more Protein +163%
Contains more Water +220%
Contains more Other +59.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3451.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.009 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3451.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Protein bread Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 40.8g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 12.1g Protein bread
Fats 13.3g 2.2g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 43.8g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 245kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 1.44g Protein bread
Fiber 1.1g 3g Protein bread
Calcium 24mg 124mg Protein bread
Iron 3.5mg 4.15mg Protein bread
Magnesium 16mg 65mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 88mg 185mg Protein bread
Potassium 95mg 322mg Protein bread
Sodium 398mg 404mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 1.82mg Protein bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.417mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg Protein bread
Vitamin A 962IU 5IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.36mg Protein bread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.36mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.394mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.289mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.42mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.071mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 116µg Protein bread
Vitamin K 1.3µg Protein bread
Tryptophan 0.148mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0.332g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 0.183g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 1.009g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Protein 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
33%
Protein bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
96%
Protein bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.688g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.