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Waffle vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Waffle and Pop tarts

  • Waffle has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, however, Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 25% more than Waffle.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +962.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.9%
Contains more Potassium +67.4%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +141.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +962.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.9%
Contains more Potassium +67.4%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +141.9%

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.
Waffle
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +578.6%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.33
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
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 B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +578.6%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.7%
Contains more Water +236%
Contains more Other +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +107.9%
Equal in Fats - 13.3
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 Protein +71.7%
Contains more Water +236%
Contains more Other +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +107.9%
Equal in Fats - 13.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.6%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 7.9g 4.6g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 13.3g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 291kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Waffle
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Calcium 255mg 24mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 88mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 95mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 398mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.68mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.062mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.33mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 46µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.866g 2.02g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 4.81g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.