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Apple pie vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple pie and Pop tarts different?

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus than Apple pie.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pop tarts is 29% higher.

Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry are the varieties 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.
Apple pie
Apple pie
2
:
7
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains less Sodium -33.2%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +189.3%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +693.8%
Contains more Copper +226.1%
Apple pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -33.2%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +189.3%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +693.8%
Contains more Copper +226.1%

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.
Apple pie
Apple pie
3
:
6
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +675.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Apple pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 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 B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +675.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple pie
Apple pie
1
:
4
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Water +317.6%
Contains more Protein +142.1%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +101.2%
Contains more Other +32.2%
Apple pie
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 +317.6%
Contains more Protein +142.1%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +101.2%
Contains more Other +32.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple pie
Apple pie
0
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3
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%
Apple pie
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 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 -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 1.9g 4.6g Pop tarts
Fats 11g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 34g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 237kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 24mg Pop tarts
Iron 1.21mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 7mg 16mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 24mg 88mg Pop tarts
Potassium 65mg 95mg Pop tarts
Sodium 266mg 398mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.046mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.182mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 4µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 4.81g Pop tarts

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie 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
11%
Apple pie
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.777g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.