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

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How are White cake and Pop tarts 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.
  • White cake contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Pop tarts. White cake contains 3.897g of Saturated Fat, while Pop tarts contain 2.02g.

Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry 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.
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 95
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
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%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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%
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 +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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +65.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Equal in Carbs - 68.41
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 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 Water +65.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Equal in Carbs - 68.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.5%
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 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.
White 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 White cake Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 62.2g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 4.4g 4.6g Pop tarts
Fats 10.3g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 63.2g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 356kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 57.39g 30.9g Pop tarts
Fiber 1g 1.1g Pop tarts
Calcium 90mg 24mg White cake
Iron 1.16mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 70mg 88mg Pop tarts
Potassium 99mg 95mg White cake
Sodium 284mg 398mg White cake
Zinc 0.33mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.067mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.277mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin A 42IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0mg White cake
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 31µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 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 1mg 0mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 3.897g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White 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
14%
White cake
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
33%
Pop tarts

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.