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Pop tarts vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pop tarts and Apple pie different?

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus than Apple pie.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pop tarts is 29% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain 20 times more Folate than Apple pie. While Pop tarts contain 80µg of Folate, Apple pie contains only 4µg.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
7
:
2
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +189.3%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +693.8%
Contains more Copper +226.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.2%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Apple pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +189.3%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +693.8%
Contains more Copper +226.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.2%

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.
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
6
:
3
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Vitamin A +675.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pop tarts
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%
Apple pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +675.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
4
:
1
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Protein +142.1%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +101.2%
Contains more Other +32.2%
Contains more Water +317.6%
Pop tarts
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Apple pie
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +142.1%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +101.2%
Contains more Other +32.2%
Contains more Water +317.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
3
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0
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Apple pie
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 32.4g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 1.9g Pop tarts
Fats 13.3g 11g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 34g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 237kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Apple pie
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 24mg 11mg Pop tarts
Iron 3.5mg 1.21mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 7mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 24mg Pop tarts
Potassium 95mg 65mg Pop tarts
Sodium 398mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 1.27mg 0.16mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.046mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.182mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 962IU 124IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 29µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.134mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.158mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.123mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.119mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.038mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 4µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 2.02g 3.797g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 4.388g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 2.198g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Apple pie
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%
Pop tarts
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.777g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.