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Pop tarts vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pop tarts and Paratha

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Paratha have more Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for Fiber is 34% more.
  • Pop tarts have 145 times more Vitamin A than Paratha. Pop tarts have 289µg of Vitamin A, while Paratha has 2µg.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Contains more IronIron +117.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%
~equal in Calcium ~25mg
~equal in Copper ~0.146mg

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% 0.36% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
~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
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.3%
Contains more WaterWater +168%
Contains more OtherOther +33.6%
~equal in Fats ~13.2g

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
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Paratha Opinion
Calories 412kcal 326kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 6.36g Paratha
Fats 13.3g 13.2g Pop tarts
Net carbs 67.31g 35.75g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 45.35g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 24mg 25mg Paratha
Potassium 95mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 3.5mg 1.61mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 4.15g Paratha
Fiber 1.1g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.15mg 0.146mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.82mg Pop tarts
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 88mg 120mg Paratha
Sodium 398mg 452mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 6IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 2µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.11mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.076mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.83mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.08mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 80µg 10µg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.034g Pop tarts
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 2.02g 5.826g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.837g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 2.484g Pop tarts
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Paratha
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
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.806g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.