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Pop tarts vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pop tarts and Bread sticks?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6, yet Bread sticks are richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 32% higher.
  • Pop tarts have 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Bread sticks. Pop tarts have 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Bread sticks have 0.073mg.
  • Pop tarts contain less Sodium.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread sticks, plain 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.
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 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.5%
Contains more IronIron +22.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
~equal in Calcium ~22mg

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +420.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more WaterWater +104.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.9%
Contains more OtherOther +236.1%
~equal in Carbs ~68.4g

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
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.2%

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 Bread sticks
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 Pop tarts Bread sticks Opinion
Calories 412kcal 412kcal
Protein 4.6g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 13.3g 9.5g Pop tarts
Net carbs 67.31g 65.4g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 68.4g Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Bread sticks
Calcium 24mg 22mg Pop tarts
Potassium 95mg 124mg Bread sticks
Iron 3.5mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Sugar 30.9g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 1.1g 3g Bread sticks
Copper 0.15mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Zinc 1.27mg 0.88mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 121mg Bread sticks
Sodium 398mg 713mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.073mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Folate 80µg 162µg Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 2.02g 1.41g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.568g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 3.628g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Bread sticks
Low Calories diet Equal
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
44%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks 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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.