Pita bread vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pita bread and pop tarts?
- Pita bread is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, folate, calcium, and vitamin B3, yet pop tarts are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin A, and iron.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 27% more.
- The amount of sodium in pop tarts is lower.
We used Bread, pita, white, enriched and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +258.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1017.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +156.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1008.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
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 | -91.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6090.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +799.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 49% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 289µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 4.81g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.38mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.29mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 1.2g | 13.3g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 6.5g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 3.5mg | 11% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 4.6g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 2.02g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Folate | 107µg | 80µg | 7% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 412kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 398mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 3.8mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 68.41g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.27mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 120mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 30.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita 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 ($)