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Pop tarts vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pop tarts and Pound cake?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 26% higher.
  • Pop tarts have 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pound cake. Pop tarts have 289µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pound cake has 70µg.
  • Pop tarts contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this comparison.

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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
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Iron +136.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +195.3%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Calcium +95.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Equal in Sodium - 377
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +136.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +195.3%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Calcium +95.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Equal in Sodium - 377

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
:
5
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin A +299.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +955.6%
Contains more Folate +90.5%
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%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +299.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +955.6%
Contains more Folate +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
1
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Water +107%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Equal in Protein - 5
Equal in Fats - 13.96
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
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Water +107%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Equal in Protein - 5
Equal in Fats - 13.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
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0
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.7%
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.7%

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 Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 53.04g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 5g Pound cake
Fats 13.3g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 68.41g 53.64g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 353kcal Pop tarts
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 30.9g 33.36g Pop tarts
Fiber 1.1g 0.6g Pop tarts
Calcium 24mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 3.5mg 1.48mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 8mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 95mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 398mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 1.27mg 0.43mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.042mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 962IU 241IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 70µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.173mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.249mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.615mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.036mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 42µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.192g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 4.811g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.02g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 3.419g Pop tarts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.791g)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.