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 cover your daily need for 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.
- Pop tarts have a higher glycemic index (70) than tostada shells (49).
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.
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
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:
6.15 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% |
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Carbs
~64.43g
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
7.011 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 289µg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 1.53mg | 25% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 8.285g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 7.011g | 23% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 5.8g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.094mg | 18% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 23.38g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 203mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 76mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 1.553mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 657mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.353mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.191mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 237mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 474kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 6.15g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 7.217g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.363mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 64.43g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.148mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.23mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.991g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pop tarts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)