Pop tarts vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pop tarts and Graham cracker different?
- Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Graham cracker is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pop tarts is 32% higher.
- Pop tarts contain 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Graham cracker. While Pop tarts contain 6.5g of Monounsaturated Fat, Graham cracker contains only 2.509g.
Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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.
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Sodium
-13.3%
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Zinc
+32.3%
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Calcium
+220.8%
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Magnesium
+150%
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Phosphorus
+110.2%
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Potassium
+78.9%
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Copper
+13.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.78
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Sodium
-13.3%
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Zinc
+32.3%
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Calcium
+220.8%
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Magnesium
+150%
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Phosphorus
+110.2%
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Potassium
+78.9%
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Copper
+13.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.78
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
+48000%
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Vitamin B6
+143.6%
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Vitamin B3
+16.8%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Folate
+13.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317
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Vitamin A
+48000%
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Vitamin B6
+143.6%
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Vitamin B3
+16.8%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Folate
+13.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+25.5%
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Water
+268.7%
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Protein
+45.4%
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Carbs
+13.5%
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+39.5%
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
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Fats
+25.5%
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Water
+268.7%
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+45.4%
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Carbs
+13.5%
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+39.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+159.1%
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Saturated Fat
-19.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12%
Saturated Fat:
2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.81 g
Saturated Fat:
1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.388 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+159.1%
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Saturated Fat
-19.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 67.31g | 74.26g |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 6.69g |
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| Fats | 13.3g | 10.6g |
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| Carbs | 68.41g | 77.66g |
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| Calories | 412kcal | 430kcal |
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| Starch | 46.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.99g |
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| Sugar | 30.9g | 24.85g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.4g |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 77mg |
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| Iron | 3.5mg | 3.78mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 40mg |
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| Phosphorus | 88mg | 185mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 398mg | 459mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.96mg |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 1.019mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 962IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 289µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.51mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 4.439mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.156mg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.055g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.02g | 1.633g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.5g | 2.509g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 5.388g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.387g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.