Pop tarts vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pop tarts and melba toast?
- Pop tarts are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin A, yet melba toast is richer in fiber, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 22% higher.
- Pop tarts contain less sodium.
We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Crackers, melba toast, 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 SodiumSodium | -33.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +268.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +287.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +287.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 34.8µg | 63% | |
| Manganese | 1.13mg | 49% | |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 1.282g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.098mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 6.3g | 21% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 3.2g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 196mg | 15% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 12.1g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.289mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.693mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 0.782g | 14% |
| Folate | 80µg | 124µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.413mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 59mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 598mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 2.01mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 93mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 0.445g | 7% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.273mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 3.7mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 202mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 76.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 4.113mg | 2% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 390kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 70.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 0.94g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.342mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.462mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.844mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.596mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.261mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +315.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +145.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +163% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.282 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +731.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78% |
