Pop tarts vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between pop tarts and white bread
- Pop tarts are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, yet white bread is higher in vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B5, folate, fiber, and vitamin B3.
- Pop tarts cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 23% more than white bread.
- Pop tarts contain 962 times more vitamin A than white bread. While pop tarts contain 962IU of vitamin A, white bread contains only 1IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in white bread is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 CopperCopper | +48.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
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 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +336.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 22µg | 40% | |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.087mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 1.602g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.533mg | 20% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 3.33g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 0.599g | 15% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Calcium | 24mg | 144mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.536mg | 11% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 8.85g | 9% |
| Folate | 80µg | 111µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.243mg | 7% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 266kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 4.78mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 0.698g | 6% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 49.42g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.74mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.101mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 490mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 3.61mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 126mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +299.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +191.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.4% |
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +985.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.4% |
