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

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What are the differences between Chocolate cake and Pop tarts?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Vitamin B12, and Copper, yet Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 26% more.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types 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.
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -20.9%
Contains more Copper +38%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -20.9%
Contains more Copper +38%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.8%
Contains more Folate +196.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.8%
Contains more Folate +196.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +13.5%
Contains more Water +95.2%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +13.5%
Contains more Water +95.2%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.5
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 5.3g 4.6g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 13.3g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 371kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 24mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 88mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 95mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 398mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.207mg 0.15mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 27µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 5.43g 2.02g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
15%
Chocolate cake
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.41g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.