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

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

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 26% higher.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
4
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +95.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Contains more Iron +136.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +195.3%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Equal in Sodium - 398
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
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 +95.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Contains more Iron +136.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +195.3%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Equal in Sodium - 398

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
5
:
6
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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%
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 B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
1
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Water +107%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Equal in Fats - 13.3
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
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 Water +107%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Equal in Fats - 13.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
0
:
3
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.7%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 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 -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.
Pound cake Pop tarts
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 Pound cake Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 5g 4.6g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 13.3g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 353kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 30.9g Pop tarts
Fiber 0.6g 1.1g Pop tarts
Calcium 47mg 24mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 8mg 16mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 140mg 88mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 95mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 398mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.042mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 42µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 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 66mg 0mg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.192g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.02g 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 3.02g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 4.81g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake 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
25%
Pound cake
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
33%
Pop tarts

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.