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Tortilla vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortilla and Pop tarts

  • Tortilla has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, and Copper, while Pop tarts has more Vitamin A, and Iron.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 44% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain 10 times less Calcium than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 244mg of Calcium, while Pop tarts contain 24mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pop tarts are lower.

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

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
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 +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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +33.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.3%
~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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
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 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +112.2%
Contains more WaterWater +141.2%
Contains more OtherOther +273.1%
Contains more FatsFats +36.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 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 -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.
Tortilla Pop tarts
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 Tortilla Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 310kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Protein 9.76g 4.6g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 13.3g Pop tarts
Net carbs 36.09g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 45.89g 68.41g Pop tarts
Magnesium 85mg 16mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 24mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 95mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Sugar 2.44g 30.9g Tortilla
Fiber 9.8g 1.1g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.15mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 1.27mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 88mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 398mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 5IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Selenium 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.29mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 3.8mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 80µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 4.81g 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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Tortilla 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
45%
Tortilla
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
33%
Pop tarts

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.