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 iron, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, zinc, and phosphorus than apple pie.
- Daily need coverage for iron for pop tarts is 29% higher.
- Apple pie has a lower glycemic index (41) than pop tarts (70).
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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +189.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +693.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +896.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +238.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +317.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 29µg | 289µg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 3.5mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.38mg | 26% |
| Folate | 4µg | 80µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 4.81g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.123mg | 3.8mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.29mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.33mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.15mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 34g | 68.41g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 1.27mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 88mg | 9% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 412kcal | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.797g | 2.02g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 266mg | 398mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 4.6g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.388g | 6.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fats | 11g | 13.3g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 32.4g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.777g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.