Tortilla vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tortillas and pop tarts
- Tortillas have more vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, magnesium, folate, and copper, while pop tarts have more vitamin A and iron.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 44% higher.
- Pop tarts contain 10 times less calcium than tortillas. Tortillas contain 244mg of calcium, while pop tarts contain 24mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pop tarts is lower.
- Tortillas have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortillas is 52, while the glycemic index of pop tarts is 70.
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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37µg | 67% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.29mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 88mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 1.1g | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 289µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 4.81g | 25% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 24mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 16mg | 16% |
| Folate | 138µg | 80µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.15mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 2.02g | 13% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 3.5mg | 11% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 4.6g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 6.5g | 9% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 68.41g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 3.8mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.27mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 412kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 398mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 95mg | 5% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 13.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 20mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.33mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 30.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.