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

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A recap on differences between Pineapple cake and Pop tarts

  • Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 12726% more than Pop tarts.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pineapple upside-down, 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 +400%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Iron +136.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +309.7%
Contains more Copper +72.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 88
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Iron +136.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +309.7%
Contains more Copper +72.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 88

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 B1 +52658.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1017.6%
Contains more Folate +207.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 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 B1 +52658.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1017.6%
Contains more Folate +207.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +158.4%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Equal in Fats - 13.3
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 Water +158.4%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Equal in Fats - 13.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.6%
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 3.5g 4.6g Pop tarts
Fats 12.1g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 50.5g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 319kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 1.1g Pop tarts
Calcium 120mg 24mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 82mg 88mg Pop tarts
Potassium 112mg 95mg Pineapple cake
Sodium 319mg 398mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.087mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.35mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.29mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 26µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.915g 2.02g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.895g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.