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Popovers vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Popovers and Pop tarts

  • Popovers are higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 32% more than Popovers.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pop tarts are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Popovers, dry mix, enriched and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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.
Popovers
Popovers
7
:
3
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Copper +14%
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Equal in Potassium - 95
Popovers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Copper +14%
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Equal in Potassium - 95

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.
Popovers
Popovers
5
:
4
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804.8%
Popovers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popovers
Popovers
3
:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Protein +126.1%
Contains more Other +118.5%
Contains more Fats +209.3%
Equal in Carbs - 68.41
Equal in Water - 12.5
Popovers
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
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
Contains more Protein +126.1%
Contains more Other +118.5%
Contains more Fats +209.3%
Equal in Carbs - 68.41
Equal in Water - 12.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popovers
Popovers
1
:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.4%
Popovers
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popovers Pop tarts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popovers Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 71g 67.31g Popovers
Protein 10.4g 4.6g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 71g 68.41g Popovers
Calories 371kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Popovers
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Calcium 32mg 24mg Popovers
Iron 2.97mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Popovers
Phosphorus 100mg 88mg Popovers
Potassium 100mg 95mg Popovers
Sodium 906mg 398mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.88mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.171mg 0.15mg Popovers
Manganese 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin A 0IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.29mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 145µg 80µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Popovers
Tryptophan 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg Popovers
Methionine 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 2.02g Popovers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popovers Pop tarts
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
30%
Popovers
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
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.

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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.