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

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How are Tostada shells and Pop tarts different?

  • Tostada shells are richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Pop tarts are higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tostada shells covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 25% more than Pop tarts.
  • Tostada shells contain 5 times more Fiber than Pop tarts. Tostada shells contain 5.8g of Fiber, while Pop tarts contain 1.1g.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Saturated Fat.

Tostada shells, corn and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types were 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.
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
6
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4
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.7%
Contains more Potassium +149.5%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.27
Equal in Copper - 0.15
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.7%
Contains more Potassium +149.5%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.27
Equal in Copper - 0.15

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.
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
2
:
7
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38
Tostada shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
3
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2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +75.8%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Water +276.5%
Equal in Carbs - 68.41
Tostada shells
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
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
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +75.8%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Water +276.5%
Equal in Carbs - 68.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
2
:
1
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.5
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.5

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tostada shells Pop tarts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 6.15g 4.6g Tostada shells
Fats 23.38g 13.3g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 474kcal 412kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 30.9g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 1.1g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 24mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 76mg 16mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 88mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 95mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 398mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.23mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.148mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg Tostada shells
Vitamin A 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.29mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.163g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 7.011g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 6.5g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 4.81g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Pop tarts
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
20%
Tostada shells
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.991g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.