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Pop tarts vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pop tarts and Bagel

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Bagel is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Pop tarts is 32% higher.

Food types used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bagels, wheat.

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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 11% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.4%

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% 58% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
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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% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~76µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
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10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +769.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.7%
Contains more WaterWater +200.4%
Contains more OtherOther +53.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
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24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2141.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +413.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Bagel Opinion
Calories 412kcal 250kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 13.3g 1.53g Pop tarts
Net carbs 67.31g 44.79g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 48.89g Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 51mg Bagel
Calcium 24mg 20mg Pop tarts
Potassium 95mg 165mg Bagel
Iron 3.5mg 2.76mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 6.12g Bagel
Fiber 1.1g 4.1g Bagel
Copper 0.15mg 0.175mg Bagel
Zinc 1.27mg 1.1mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 142mg Bagel
Sodium 398mg 439mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.403mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.209mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.37mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.375mg Bagel
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.147mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Folate 80µg 76µg Pop tarts
Choline 9.8mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 0.29g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.936g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Bagel
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
33%
Pop tarts
26%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.