Pop tarts vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pop tarts and taco shells?
- Pop tarts are richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet taco shells are richer in fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 25% higher.
- Pop tarts have 57 times more vitamin A than taco shells. Pop tarts have 962IU of vitamin A, while taco shells have 17IU.
- Pop tarts contain less saturated fat.
We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Taco shells, baked types in this comparison.
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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 | +113.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +418.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +316.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.6% |
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 | +28800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 1µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 24% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 7.105g | 23% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 1.64mg | 23% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 6.7g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 233mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.08mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 83mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.203mg | 14% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 21.79g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 1.867mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 24mg | 100mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.216mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 5.495g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 6.41g | 4% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 231mg | 4% |
| Folate | 80µg | 69µg | 3% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 476kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 324mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.61mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 63.49g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 6.935g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
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:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~63.49g
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
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.935g
