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Pop tarts vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pop tarts and Cornbread different?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, and Zinc, while Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cornbread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 57% more than Pop tarts.
  • Pop tarts contain 15 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cornbread. Pop tarts contain 289µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cornbread contains 19µg.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Sodium.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) types were 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 Iron +40%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.8%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +455.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
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 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.8%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +455.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%

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 +736.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +736.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +60.3%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Other +194.1%
Equal in Fats - 12.2
Equal in Carbs - 69.5
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Water +60.3%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Other +194.1%
Equal in Fats - 12.2
Equal in Carbs - 69.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.719
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.719

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 63g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 7g Cornbread
Fats 13.3g 12.2g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 412kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 30.9g 20.34g Cornbread
Fiber 1.1g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 24mg 57mg Cornbread
Iron 3.5mg 2.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 88mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 95mg 113mg Cornbread
Sodium 398mg 817mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.57mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.085mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.315mg Cornbread
Selenium 5.6µg Cornbread
Vitamin A 962IU 115IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 19µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.272mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.342mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.128mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 3.091g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 1.682g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Cornbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pop tarts
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.