Pop tarts vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pop tarts and Pita different?
- Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Pita is richer in Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Pop tarts is 32% higher.
- Pop tarts contain 12 times more Saturated Fat than Pita. While Pop tarts contain 2.02g of Saturated Fat, Pita contains only 0.166g.
Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +258.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.2% |
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 | +240.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1017.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1008.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +156.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6090.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +799.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 412kcal | 275kcal |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 9.1g |
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| Fats | 13.3g | 1.2g |
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| Net carbs | 67.31g | 53.5g |
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| Carbs | 68.41g | 55.7g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 86mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 3.5mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 30.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.168mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 88mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 398mg | 536mg |
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| Vitamin A | 962IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 289µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 2.142mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 24µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.02g | 0.166g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.5g | 0.105g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 0.535g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pop tarts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)