Banana bread vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between banana bread and pop tarts
- Pop tarts are higher than banana bread in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin A, copper, and zinc.
- Pop tarts cover your daily iron needs 26% more than banana bread.
- The glycemic index of banana bread is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +41.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +262.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +172.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.5mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 12.1µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin A | 106µg | 289µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.38mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.446mg | 3.8mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Folate | 33µg | 80µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.13g | 4.81g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.29mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 1.27mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 54.6g | 68.41g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.48g | 6.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Calories | 326kcal | 412kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 398mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Fats | 10.5g | 13.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.237g | 2.02g | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.3g | 4.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.218mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.3 g
Fats:
10.5 g
Carbs:
54.6 g
Water:
29.2 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.237 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.02g
