Pop tarts vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pop tarts and pita bread?
- Pop tarts are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin A, and iron, yet pita bread is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, folate, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 27% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in pita bread is lower.
We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, pita, white, enriched types 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 | +33.6% |
| 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 B6Vitamin B6 | +1017.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 49% | |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 0.535g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.034mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.599mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 13.3g | 1.2g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 0.105g | 16% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 2.62mg | 11% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 9.1g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 0.166g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.397mg | 8% |
| Folate | 80µg | 107µg | 7% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 275kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 536mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 4.632mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 55.7g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.84mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.168mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 95mg | 120mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 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:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| 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
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
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6090.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +799.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
