Cracker vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cracker and Pop tarts
- Cracker is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
- Pop tarts covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 32% more than Cracker.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pop tarts are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
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Calcium
+400%
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Iron
+15.1%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+181.8%
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Potassium
+24.2%
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Sodium
-45.2%
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Zinc
+159.2%
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Copper
+44.2%
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Calcium
+400%
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Iron
+15.1%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+181.8%
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Potassium
+24.2%
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-45.2%
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Zinc
+159.2%
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Copper
+44.2%
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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Vitamin B1
+43.4%
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Vitamin B2
+38.2%
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Vitamin B3
+14.5%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Folate
+15%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+503.2%
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Vitamin B1
+43.4%
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Vitamin B2
+38.2%
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Vitamin B3
+14.5%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Folate
+15%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+503.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+44.3%
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Fats
+98.7%
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+109.2%
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Carbs
+11.6%
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Water
+298.1%
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Protein
+44.3%
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Fats
+98.7%
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+109.2%
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+11.6%
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Water
+298.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+173.1%
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Saturated Fat
-63.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.5
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Polyunsaturated fat
+173.1%
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Saturated Fat
-63.7%
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 59g | 67.31g |
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| Protein | 6.64g | 4.6g |
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| Fats | 26.43g | 13.3g |
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| Carbs | 61.3g | 68.41g |
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| Calories | 510kcal | 412kcal |
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| Starch | 49.69g |
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| Fructose | 0.29g |
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| Sugar | 8.18g | 30.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 4.03mg | 3.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 248mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 95mg |
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| Sodium | 726mg | 398mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.491mg |
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| Selenium | 6.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 962IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 289µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.03mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 3.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.38mg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 80µg |
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| Vitamin K | 69.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.084mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.246mg |
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| Leucine | 0.471mg |
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| Lysine | 0.103mg |
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| Methionine | 0.112mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg |
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| Valine | 0.294mg |
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| Histidine | 0.145mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.076g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.562g | 2.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.553g | 6.5g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 4.81g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
53%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pop tarts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)