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Pop tarts vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pop tarts and Dinner rolls different?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6, while Dinner rolls are higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily need of Vitamin A 32% more than Dinner rolls.
  • Pop tarts contain 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Dinner rolls. Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Dinner rolls contain 0.097mg.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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.
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 19% 53% 12% 140% 45% 27% 52% 61% 76% 146%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.6%
~equal in Iron ~3.72mg
~equal in Copper ~0.135mg

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 0.67% 0.3% 5.6% 0% 132% 86% 101% 27% 22% 16% 27% 76% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more FatsFats +105.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.1%
Contains more WaterWater +127.5%
Contains more OtherOther +84%

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
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.509 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +245.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.9%

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 Dinner rolls
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Dinner rolls Opinion
Calories 412kcal 310kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 10.86g Dinner rolls
Fats 13.3g 6.47g Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Dinner rolls
Net carbs 67.31g 50.04g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 52.04g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Dinner rolls
Calcium 24mg 178mg Dinner rolls
Potassium 95mg 139mg Dinner rolls
Iron 3.5mg 3.72mg Dinner rolls
Sugar 30.9g 5.55g Dinner rolls
Fiber 1.1g 2g Dinner rolls
Copper 0.15mg 0.135mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.99mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 122mg Dinner rolls
Sodium 398mg 467mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 5IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 1µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.28mg Dinner rolls
Manganese 0.582mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 26.8µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.526mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.374mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 5.367mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.452mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.097mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Folate 80µg 101µg Dinner rolls
Choline 14.6mg Dinner rolls
Saturated Fat 2.02g 1.375g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 1.881g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 2.509g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.081mg Dinner rolls
Threonine 0.286mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.337mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.233mg Dinner rolls
Methionine 0.145mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.401mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.222mg Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g Dinner rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Dinner rolls
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
39%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls 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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.