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Pop tarts vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pop tarts and Cheese sandwich different?

  • Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Cheese sandwich is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cheese sandwich is 42% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain 14 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cheese sandwich. While Pop tarts contain 289µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cheese sandwich contains only 21µg.
  • Pop tarts have less Saturated Fat.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 Iron +33.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.1%
Contains more Potassium +222.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.1%
Contains more Potassium +222.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.16

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 A +1254.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1254.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +290.6%
Contains more Protein +113%
Contains more Fats +88%
Contains more Other +219.3%
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +290.6%
Contains more Protein +113%
Contains more Fats +88%
Contains more Other +219.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.6%
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.6%

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 Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 55.1g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 13.3g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 68.41g 58.2g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 30.9g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1.1g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 24mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 3.5mg 2.62mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 88mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 95mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 398mg 839mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.87mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 962IU 71IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 21µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.185mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.261mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 64µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 4.129g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Cheese sandwich
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.109g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.