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Pop tarts vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pop tarts and Tortilla

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, while Tortilla have more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, and Copper.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 44% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pop tarts are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more IronIron +33.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +916.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +293.2%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +36.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.2%
Contains more WaterWater +141.2%
Contains more OtherOther +273.1%

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +384.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Tortilla Opinion
Calories 412kcal 310kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 13.3g 9.76g Pop tarts
Net carbs 67.31g 36.09g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 45.89g Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 24mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 95mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 3.5mg 2.63mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 2.44g Tortilla
Fiber 1.1g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.15mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.27mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 88mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 398mg 512mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 5IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Selenium 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.289mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.312mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 80µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 2.02g 4.878g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.062g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.992g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.858g)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.