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

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How are Pop tarts and Italian bread different?

  • Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Italian bread is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Pop tarts is 32% higher.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, italian are the varieties 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% 23% 9.7% 110% 64% 23% 44% 72% 61% 148%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17%

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% 0.06% 5.8% 0% 118% 67% 82% 23% 11% 0% 3% 143% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +96100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.8%
~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
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.3%
Contains more WaterWater +185.6%
Contains more OtherOther +59.7%

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
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.39 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +700.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

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 Italian bread
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 Italian bread Opinion
Calories 412kcal 271kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 13.3g 3.5g Pop tarts
Net carbs 67.31g 46.9g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 50.1g Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Italian bread
Calcium 24mg 78mg Italian bread
Potassium 95mg 110mg Italian bread
Iron 3.5mg 2.94mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 3.17g Italian bread
Fiber 1.1g 3.2g Italian bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Zinc 1.27mg 0.86mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 103mg Italian bread
Sodium 398mg 550mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 1IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.29mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.464mg Italian bread
Selenium 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.292mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.378mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.048mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 1.2µg Italian bread
Folate 80µg 191µg Italian bread
Choline 14.6mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 0.812g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 1.39g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg Italian bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Italian 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
36%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread 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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.