Pop tarts vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pop tarts and Doughnuts
- Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 45% higher.
- Pop tarts contain 72 times more Vitamin A RAE than Doughnuts. Pop tarts contain 289µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Doughnuts contain 4µg.
- Pop tarts contain less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).
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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.
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Iron
+38.3%
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Sodium
-16.6%
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Zinc
+154%
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Copper
+66.7%
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+195.5%
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Potassium
+41.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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Iron
+38.3%
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Sodium
-16.6%
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Zinc
+154%
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Copper
+66.7%
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+195.5%
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Potassium
+41.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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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Vitamin A
+6771.4%
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Vitamin B3
+30.6%
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Vitamin B6
+660%
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Vitamin B1
+34.5%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Folate
+15%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
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Vitamin A
+6771.4%
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Vitamin B3
+30.6%
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Vitamin B6
+660%
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Vitamin B1
+34.5%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Folate
+15%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+45.4%
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Protein
+15.4%
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Fats
+87.4%
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Water
+66.6%
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+58%
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+45.4%
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+15.4%
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+87.4%
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+66.6%
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+58%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-81.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.4%
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Saturated Fat
-81.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 67.31g | 45.36g |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 5.31g |
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| Fats | 13.3g | 24.93g |
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| Carbs | 68.41g | 47.06g |
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| Calories | 412kcal | 434kcal |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Sugar | 30.9g | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 40mg |
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| Iron | 3.5mg | 2.53mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 88mg | 260mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 134mg |
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| Sodium | 398mg | 477mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 962IU | 14IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 289µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 2.91mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 92µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.02g | 11.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.5g | 8.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 3.915g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.75g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts 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.