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Pop tarts vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pop tarts and Muffin

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 30% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Pop tarts. Pop tarts have 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Muffin has 0.04mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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
4
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6
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +243.2%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +243.2%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%

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
:
6
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +1217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +1217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
2
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Fats +20.8%
Contains more Water +99.7%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Equal in Protein - 4.49
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Fats +20.8%
Contains more Water +99.7%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Equal in Protein - 4.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
2
:
1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.5%
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.5%

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 Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pop tarts Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 51.9g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 4.49g Pop tarts
Fats 13.3g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 68.41g 53g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 375kcal Pop tarts
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 30.9g 31.47g Pop tarts
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Calcium 24mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 3.5mg 1.3mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 95mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 398mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 1.27mg 0.37mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.06mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 962IU 73IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 21µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.168mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.163mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.418mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.04mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 48µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.2g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 2.844g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 4.822g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.824g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.