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Pop tarts vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pop tarts and White Bread

  • Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 32% more than White Bread.
  • Pop tarts contain 4 times more Vitamin B6 than White Bread. While Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, White Bread contains only 0.087mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in White Bread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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
White Bread
White Bread
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Zinc +71.6%
Contains more Copper +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.61
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Zinc +71.6%
Contains more Copper +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.61

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
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin A +96100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +38.8%
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%
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +96100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +38.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
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3
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Fats +299.4%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Protein +92.4%
Contains more Water +191.4%
Contains more Other +66.4%
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
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Fats +299.4%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Protein +92.4%
Contains more Water +191.4%
Contains more Other +66.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
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1
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +985.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +985.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%

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 White 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 White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 46.72g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 13.3g 3.33g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 49.42g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 266kcal Pop tarts
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 30.9g 5.67g White Bread
Fiber 1.1g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 24mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 3.5mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 16mg 23mg White Bread
Phosphorus 88mg 98mg White Bread
Potassium 95mg 126mg White Bread
Sodium 398mg 490mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.74mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.101mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 962IU 1IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.243mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.087mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0.698g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 0.599g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 1.602g Pop tarts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts White 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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.322g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.