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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 RAE, 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 RAE 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.
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Contains more Iron +22.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Contains more Iron +22.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Equal in Calcium - 22

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +102.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +102.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +104.9%
Contains more Protein +160.9%
Contains more Other +236.1%
Equal in Carbs - 68.4
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 Fats +40%
Contains more Water +104.9%
Contains more Protein +160.9%
Contains more Other +236.1%
Equal in Carbs - 68.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 67.31g 65.4g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 13.3g 9.5g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 68.4g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 412kcal
Sugar 30.9g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 1.1g 3g Bread sticks
Calcium 24mg 22mg Pop tarts
Iron 3.5mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 88mg 121mg Bread sticks
Potassium 95mg 124mg Bread sticks
Sodium 398mg 713mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.88mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.01mg 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
Folate 80µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
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
Saturated Fat 2.02g 1.41g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.568g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 3.628g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Bread sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
35%
Pop tarts
48%
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.