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

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What are the main differences between Bread sticks and Pop tarts?

  • Bread sticks are richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, yet Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 32% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain less Sodium.

We used Bread sticks, plain and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.5%
Contains more IronIron +22.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 58% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +420.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
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 ProteinProtein +160.9%
Contains more OtherOther +236.1%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more WaterWater +104.9%
~equal in Carbs ~68.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 412kcal 412kcal
Protein 12g 4.6g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 13.3g Pop tarts
Net carbs 65.4g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.4g 68.41g Pop tarts
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 24mg Pop tarts
Potassium 124mg 95mg Bread sticks
Iron 4.28mg 3.5mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 30.9g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 1.1g Bread sticks
Copper 0.188mg 0.15mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 121mg 88mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 398mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.29mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.33mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 3.8mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg 80µg Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 2.02g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 4.81g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Pop tarts
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Bread sticks
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks 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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.