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

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How are Pop tarts and White cake different?

  • Pop tarts are higher than White cake in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 31% more than White cake.
  • Pop tarts contain 13 times more Vitamin B6 than White cake. Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while White cake contains 0.029mg.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Saturated Fat.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting types were 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.
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
5
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5
White cake
White cake
Contains more Iron +201.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +284.8%
Contains more Copper +123.9%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 99
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
White cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Iron +201.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +284.8%
Contains more Copper +123.9%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 99

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
White cake
White cake
Contains more Vitamin A +2190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1210.3%
Contains more Folate +158.1%
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%
White cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +2190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1210.3%
Contains more Folate +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
3
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2
White cake
White cake
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Water +65.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.4
Equal in Carbs - 63.2
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
White cake
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Water +65.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.4
Equal in Carbs - 63.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
3
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0
White cake
White cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.5%
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
White cake
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.5%

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 White 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 White cake Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 62.2g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 4.4g Pop tarts
Fats 13.3g 10.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 63.2g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 356kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 57.39g Pop tarts
Fiber 1.1g 1g Pop tarts
Calcium 24mg 90mg White cake
Iron 3.5mg 1.16mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 70mg Pop tarts
Potassium 95mg 99mg White cake
Sodium 398mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 1.27mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.067mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.277mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin A 962IU 42IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 12µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.128mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.189mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.063mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.167mg White cake
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.029mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 31µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.054mg White cake
Threonine 0.157mg White cake
Isoleucine 0.199mg White cake
Leucine 0.338mg White cake
Lysine 0.204mg White cake
Methionine 0.107mg White cake
Phenylalanine 0.228mg White cake
Valine 0.229mg White cake
Histidine 0.099mg White cake
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 3.897g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.692g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 2.162g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts White 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
14%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.877g)
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.