Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

What are the main differences between Pop tarts and Rye bread?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Rye bread is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 32% higher.
  • Pop tarts have 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Rye bread. Pop tarts have 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Rye bread has 0.075mg.
  • Rye bread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, rye types in this comparison.

Infographic

Pop tarts vs Rye bread infographic
Infographic link

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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
Contains more IronIron +23.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +204.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42%

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 1.3% 0.42% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.335mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.805mg
~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
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +303%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.8%
Contains more WaterWater +198.4%
Contains more OtherOther +118.5%

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
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +395.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +502%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Rye bread Opinion
Calories 412kcal 259kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 8.5g Rye bread
Fats 13.3g 3.3g Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Rye bread
Net carbs 67.31g 42.5g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 48.3g Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 40mg Rye bread
Calcium 24mg 73mg Rye bread
Potassium 95mg 166mg Rye bread
Iron 3.5mg 2.83mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 3.85g Rye bread
Fiber 1.1g 5.8g Rye bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.186mg Rye bread
Zinc 1.27mg 1.14mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 125mg Rye bread
Sodium 398mg 603mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 7IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.33mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.824mg Rye bread
Selenium 30.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.434mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.335mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.805mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.44mg Rye bread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.075mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 1.2µg Rye bread
Folate 80µg 110µg Rye bread
Choline 14.6mg Rye bread
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0.626g Rye bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 1.311g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.799g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.096mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.255mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.319mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg Rye bread
Methionine 0.139mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.411mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg Rye bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Rye bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
31%
Rye bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
67%
Rye bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.