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Graham cracker vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Graham cracker and Pop tarts different?

  • Graham cracker is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pop tarts is 32% higher.

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +220.8%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.2%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +220.8%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.2%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.5

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 B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +48000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.33
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
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 B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +48000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Water +268.7%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +45.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Water +268.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.1%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 67.31g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 4.6g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 77.66g 68.41g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 412kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 30.9g Graham cracker
Fiber 3.4g 1.1g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 24mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 3.5mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 16mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 88mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 95mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 398mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.96mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.17mg 0.15mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 3.8mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 91µg 80µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 1.633g 2.02g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 4.81g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Graham cracker 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
35%
Graham cracker
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.387g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.