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Tart vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tart and Pop tarts

  • Tart is higher in Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, yet Pop tarts are higher in Zinc, Copper, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Tart covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 17% more than Pop tarts.
  • Tart contains 3 times more Magnesium than Pop tarts. While Tart contains 44mg of Magnesium, Pop tarts contain only 16mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Tart is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
5
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Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains more Zinc +353.6%
Contains more Copper +105.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.5
Equal in Phosphorus - 88
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains more Zinc +353.6%
Contains more Copper +105.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.5
Equal in Phosphorus - 88

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.
Tart
6
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin A - 962
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
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 B2 +66.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin A - 962
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
1
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Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Fats +122%
Equal in Water - 12.5
Equal in Other - 1.19
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
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 Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Fats +122%
Equal in Water - 12.5
Equal in Other - 1.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.8%
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 75.3g 67.31g Tart
Protein 3.99g 4.6g Pop tarts
Fats 5.99g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 76.8g 68.41g Tart
Calories 372kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 4.87g 30.9g Tart
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Tart
Calcium 44mg 24mg Tart
Iron 3.42mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 44mg 16mg Tart
Phosphorus 93mg 88mg Tart
Potassium 66mg 95mg Pop tarts
Sodium 361mg 398mg Tart
Zinc 0.28mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.073mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Selenium 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin A 950IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 285µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.53mg Tart
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.33mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.8mg
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.38mg
Folate 100µg 80µg Tart
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tart
Saturated Fat 1.393g 2.02g Tart
Monounsaturated Fat 3.338g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.627g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.