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Melba toast vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Melba toast and Pop tarts?

  • Melba toast is richer in Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, yet Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain less Sodium.

We used Crackers, melba toast, 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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
9
:
1
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.7%
Contains more Potassium +112.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Copper +92.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.5
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
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 +287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.7%
Contains more Potassium +112.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Copper +92.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.5

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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
7
:
3
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +55%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8
Melba toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 104% 64% 78% 42% 23% 93% 0% 3%
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 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +55%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
3
:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Protein +163%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +152.1%
Contains more Fats +315.6%
Contains more Water +145.1%
Melba toast
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 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 +163%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +152.1%
Contains more Fats +315.6%
Contains more Water +145.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
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2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +731.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.2%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +731.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melba toast 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 Melba toast Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 67.31g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 4.6g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 76.6g 68.41g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 0.94g 30.9g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 1.1g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 24mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 3.5mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 16mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 88mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 95mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 398mg Pop tarts
Zinc 2.01mg 1.27mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.15mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 0IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.29mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 3.8mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 124µg 80µg Melba toast
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 2.02g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melba toast 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
34%
Melba toast
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.575g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast 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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.