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Pop tarts vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pop tarts and Tostada shells different?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Tostada shells are higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Tostada shells covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 25% more than Pop tarts.
  • Pop tarts contain 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Tostada shells. Pop tarts contain 0.33mg of Vitamin B2, while Tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Sodium.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Tostada shells, corn types were used 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 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
Contains more IronIron +128.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.148mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.23mg

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% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.363mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +276.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.7%
Contains more FatsFats +75.8%
Contains more OtherOther +128.6%
~equal in Carbs ~64.43g

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
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 412kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 4.6g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 13.3g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 67.31g 58.63g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 64.43g Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 24mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 95mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 3.5mg 1.53mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Tostada shells
Fiber 1.1g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.15mg 0.148mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 1.23mg Pop tarts
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 88mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 398mg 657mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg Tostada shells
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.094mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.553mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.363mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.163g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 7.011g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Tostada shells
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
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.991g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.