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

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A recap on differences between Pop tarts and Banana bread

  • Pop tarts are higher than Banana bread in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily Iron needs 26% more than Banana bread.
  • Pop tarts contain 4 times more Zinc than Banana bread. While Pop tarts contain 1.27mg of Zinc, Banana bread contains only 0.35mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.1%

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%
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 5.7% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.3%
Contains more WaterWater +133.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%
~equal in Protein ~4.3g

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -9.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.7%

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 Banana bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Banana bread Opinion
Calories 412kcal 326kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 4.3g Pop tarts
Fats 13.3g 10.5g Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 67.31g 53.5g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 54.6g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Pop tarts
Calcium 24mg 21mg Pop tarts
Potassium 95mg 134mg Banana bread
Iron 3.5mg 1.4mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Copper 0.15mg 0.072mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.35mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 58mg Pop tarts
Sodium 398mg 302mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 962IU 493IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 106µg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.209mg Banana bread
Selenium 12.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.172mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.2mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.446mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.268mg Banana bread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Folate 80µg 33µg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 2.237g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 4.48g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 3.13g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.053mg Banana bread
Threonine 0.15mg Banana bread
Isoleucine 0.182mg Banana bread
Leucine 0.327mg Banana bread
Lysine 0.18mg Banana bread
Methionine 0.094mg Banana bread
Phenylalanine 0.218mg Banana bread
Valine 0.209mg Banana bread
Histidine 0.113mg Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Banana bread
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
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.