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Gingerbread vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gingerbread and Pop tarts

  • Gingerbread has more Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Pop tarts has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 31% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +195.8%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +362.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Zinc +225.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +195.8%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +362.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Zinc +225.6%

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 +1904.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +142.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 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 +1904.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +142.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Water +124%
Contains more Other +110.1%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +39%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 Fats +23.3%
Contains more Water +124%
Contains more Other +110.1%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +39%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.5
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.1%
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.
Gingerbread Pop tarts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 3.9g 4.6g Pop tarts
Fats 16.4g 13.3g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 356kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Calcium 71mg 24mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 70mg 16mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 88mg Pop tarts
Potassium 439mg 95mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 398mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.195mg 0.15mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 33µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 4.122g 2.02g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 6.5g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread 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
18%
Gingerbread
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.