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French bread vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between French bread and Pop tarts?

  • French bread is richer in Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Phosphorus, 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, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) 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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 +93.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +21%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.7%
~equal in Iron ~3.5mg
~equal in Copper ~0.15mg

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +295.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 +182.6%
Contains more WaterWater +64.9%
Contains more OtherOther +95%
Contains more FatsFats +521.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 -75.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1583.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +479.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 319kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Protein 13g 4.6g French bread
Fats 2.14g 13.3g Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 61.93g 68.41g Pop tarts
Magnesium 31mg 16mg French bread
Calcium 47mg 24mg French bread
Potassium 140mg 95mg French bread
Iron 3.87mg 3.5mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g 30.9g French bread
Fiber 3.1g 1.1g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.15mg
Zinc 1.05mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 126mg 88mg French bread
Sodium 720mg 398mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.19mg French bread
Manganese 0.573mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.29mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.33mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 3.8mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 0.5µg French bread
Folate 140µg 80µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 2.02g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 4.81g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg French bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread Pop tarts
Low Calories diet ok
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
36%
French bread
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.518g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread 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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.