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Protein bread vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are protein bread and pop tarts different?

  • Protein bread is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, folate, vitamin B5, and iron; however, pop tarts are richer in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pop tarts is 32% higher.
  • Protein bread has less saturated Fat.

Bread, protein (includes gluten) and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry are the varieties 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 46% 37% 28% 156% 139% 50% 79% 53% 192% 179%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +416.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.9%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +178%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~398mg

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% 0.3% 7.2% 0% 90% 91% 80% 25% 16% 0% 3.3% 87% 10%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +45%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 g
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163%
Contains more WaterWater +220%
Contains more OtherOther +59.7%
Contains more FatsFats +504.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3451.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +376.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Protein bread Pop tarts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 245kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Protein 12.1g 4.6g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 13.3g Pop tarts
Net carbs 40.8g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 43.8g 68.41g Pop tarts
Magnesium 65mg 16mg Protein bread
Calcium 124mg 24mg Protein bread
Potassium 322mg 95mg Protein bread
Iron 4.15mg 3.5mg Protein bread
Sugar 1.44g 30.9g Protein bread
Fiber 3g 1.1g Protein bread
Copper 0.417mg 0.15mg Protein bread
Zinc 1.82mg 1.27mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 185mg 88mg Protein bread
Sodium 404mg 398mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 5IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.36mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg Protein bread
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.29mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.33mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 3.8mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 1.3µg Protein bread
Folate 116µg 80µg Protein bread
Choline 18.7mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 2.02g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 4.81g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.148mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg Protein bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Protein bread Pop tarts
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
32%
Protein bread
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.688g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 ($)

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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.