Pop tarts vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pop tarts and Pastry
- Pop tarts have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Zinc, however, Pastry is higher in Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 38% more than Pop tarts.
- Pastry has less Sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.
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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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Calcium
+140%
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Iron
+36.7%
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Phosphorus
+46.7%
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Potassium
+55.7%
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Zinc
+139.6%
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Copper
+31.6%
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Sodium
-37.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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Calcium
+140%
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Iron
+36.7%
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Phosphorus
+46.7%
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Potassium
+55.7%
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Zinc
+139.6%
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Copper
+31.6%
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Sodium
-37.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 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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Vitamin A
+96100%
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Vitamin B2
+16.6%
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Vitamin B6
+1709.5%
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Vitamin B1
+37.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168
Equal in Folate - 78
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Vitamin A
+96100%
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Vitamin B2
+16.6%
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Vitamin B6
+1709.5%
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Vitamin B1
+37.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168
Equal in Folate - 78
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+51.7%
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Water
+47.1%
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Other
+19%
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Protein
+58.7%
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Fats
+186.5%
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+51.7%
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+47.1%
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+19%
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+58.7%
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+186.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-79.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+232.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.894
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Saturated Fat
-79.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+232.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.894
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 Glycemic Index |
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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 | 43.6g |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 7.3g |
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| Fats | 13.3g | 38.1g |
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| Carbs | 68.41g | 45.1g |
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| Calories | 412kcal | 551kcal |
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| Sugar | 30.9g | 0.74g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 3.5mg | 2.56mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 61mg |
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| Sodium | 398mg | 249mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.53mg |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.114mg |
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| Manganese | 0.488mg |
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| Selenium | 24.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 962IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 289µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.398mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 4.168mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.021mg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 78µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.196mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.272mg |
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| Leucine | 0.508mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.129mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg |
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| Valine | 0.308mg |
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| Histidine | 0.156mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.02g | 9.643g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.5g | 21.597g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 4.894g |
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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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42%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.623g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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.