Toaster pastries, fruit, toasted (include apple, blueberry, cherry, strawberry)
Whole food · Baked Products
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A nostalgic, pre-packaged pastry with a crumbly, cookie-like crust and a sweet, jammy fruit filling, best enjoyed warm from the toaster. Each bite delivers a sugary, fruity burst against a buttery backdrop, making it a quick, comforting treat. Nutritionally, it's a high-carb, high-sugar energy source with minimal protein or fiber.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 71% carbs · 24% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its sweet, comforting nostalgia and the satisfying contrast between the warm, flaky crust and the gooey fruit center. It's a versatile, portable treat that works for a quick breakfast, a school lunchbox, or a late-night snack.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent energy crashes, offering little lasting fullness. To counteract this, pair it with a protein source like Greek yogurt, nuts, or a hard-boiled egg, and practice portion control by enjoying just one pastry instead of two.
Key benefits
- Quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Convenient, no-prep snack or breakfast
- Shelf-stable for long periods
- Consistent, familiar flavor profile
- Can be paired with protein to extend satiety
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The iconic frosted toaster pastry was first introduced by Pop-Tarts in 1964, and the original four flavors included strawberry, blueberry, brown sugar cinnamon, and apple currant.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 10.5 g |
| Energy | 409 kcal |
| Energy | 1711 kj |
| Protein | 4.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.0 g |
| Ash | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 72.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g |
| Starch | 34.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 3.9 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 76.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 81.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 354 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.38 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.33 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 5.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.36 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.41 mg |
| Niacin | 5.3 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.34 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.47 mg |
| Folate, total | 48.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 40.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 8.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 76.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 9.2 mg |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 467 ug |
| Retinol | 467 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 3.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 3.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 3.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1563 iu |
| Lycopene | 3.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.90 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 6.6 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.5 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.5 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 6.5 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Toaster Pastries, fruit, frosted (include apples, blueberry, cherry, strawberry) — USDA does not publish this profile for Toaster pastries.
| Tryptophan | 0.07 g |
| Threonine | 0.10 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.13 g |
| Leucine | 0.28 g |
| Lysine | 0.14 g |
| Methionine | 0.07 g |
| Cystine | 0.10 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.17 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.09 g |
| Valine | 0.15 g |
| Arginine | 0.13 g |
| Histidine | 0.07 g |
| Alanine | 0.12 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.29 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.4 g |
| Glycine | 0.15 g |
| Proline | 0.32 g |
| Serine | 0.23 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Why is the nutritional info per 100g so high in sugar?
The 100g reference is for the product itself, which is a concentrated, sweet baked good. A single 52g pastry contains about 15g of sugar, which is a significant portion of daily recommended limits.
Can I eat this as a complete breakfast?
It's not ideal as a sole breakfast due to low protein and fiber. Enhance it by adding a side of scrambled eggs, a scoop of nut butter, or a glass of milk to create a more balanced meal.
Are the fruit fillings made with real fruit?
The fillings are primarily made from corn syrup, sugar, and fruit purees or concentrates for flavor and color, rather than whole pieces of fruit.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.09 kcal/g · 5% calories from protein · 1.0 g fiber · 29.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 4.37 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.