Pita vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pita and pop tarts different?
- Pita is higher in vitamin B5 and calcium; however, pop tarts are richer in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pop tarts is 27% higher.
- Pop tarts have less sodium.
Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +150% |
| 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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1017.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 289µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 4.81g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.38mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.5mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 1.2g | 13.3g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.33mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 6.5g | 16% |
| Folate | 24µg | 80µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 3.8mg | 10% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 4.6g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 2.02g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 412kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 398mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.27mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 68.41g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
| 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
14%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pop tarts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)