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

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What are the differences between Pop tarts and Potato bread?

  • Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 40% more.
  • Pop tarts have 12 times more Vitamin A than Potato bread. While Pop tarts have 289µg of Vitamin A, Potato bread has only 24µg.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, potato 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.
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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +683.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +655.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +319.3%
~equal in Sodium ~375mg

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% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +980.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +324.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.7%
Contains more WaterWater +168.4%
Contains more OtherOther +215.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Potato bread Opinion
Calories 412kcal 266kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 13.3g 3.13g Pop tarts
Net carbs 67.31g 40.77g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 47.07g Pop tarts
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Potato bread
Calcium 24mg 188mg Potato bread
Potassium 95mg 718mg Potato bread
Iron 3.5mg 2.25mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 9.38g Potato bread
Fiber 1.1g 6.3g Potato bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.094mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 88mg 369mg Potato bread
Sodium 398mg 375mg Potato bread
Vitamin A 962IU 89IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 24µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.188mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.106mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.25mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.232mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Folate 80µg 126µg Potato bread
Choline 18.4mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 0g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Potato 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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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 ($)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.