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Carrot cake vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carrot cake and Pop tarts different?

  • Carrot cake is richer in Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 23% more than Carrot cake.
  • Carrot cake contains 7 times more Calcium than Pop tarts. Carrot cake contains 172mg of Calcium, while Pop tarts contain 24mg.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Sodium.

Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types were 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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
5
:
5
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.9%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -29.8%
Contains more Zinc +535%
Contains more Copper +200%
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.9%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -29.8%
Contains more Zinc +535%
Contains more Copper +200%

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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
4
:
5
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin A +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.29
Carrot cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Pop tarts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
3
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2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +247.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Carrot cake
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Pop tarts
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 Protein +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +247.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
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2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 67.31g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 4.6g Carrot cake
Fats 9.8g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 79.2g 68.41g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 412kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 30.9g Carrot cake
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Calcium 172mg 24mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 8mg 16mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 247mg 88mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 95mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 398mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.2mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.05mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 962IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 67µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 2.02g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Pop tarts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Carrot cake
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.