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Pop tarts vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pop tarts and Taco shells?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% higher.
  • Pop tarts have 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Pop tarts have 0.33mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells have 0.08mg.
  • Pop tarts contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Taco shells, baked 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.
Contains more Iron +113.4%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.8%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%
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 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Iron +113.4%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.8%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%

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 +5558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +15.9%
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 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +5558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +15.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +95.3%
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Fats +63.8%
Contains more Other +60.5%
Equal in Carbs - 63.49
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% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Water +95.3%
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Fats +63.8%
Contains more Other +60.5%
Equal in Carbs - 63.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.935
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.935

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 56.79g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 13.3g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 68.41g 63.49g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 30.9g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1.1g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 24mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 3.5mg 1.64mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 88mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 95mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 398mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.27mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.15mg 0.113mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin A 962IU 17IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 1µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.216mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.08mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.867mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.203mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 69µg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 7.105g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Taco shells
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
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.085g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts 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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.