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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, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus than Apple pie.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 58% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +675.8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 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
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
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.
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
Calories 237kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Protein 1.9g 4.6g Pop tarts
Fats 11g 13.3g Pop tarts
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 34g 68.41g Pop tarts
Magnesium 7mg 16mg Pop tarts
Calcium 11mg 24mg Pop tarts
Potassium 65mg 95mg Pop tarts
Iron 1.21mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g Apple pie
Copper 0.046mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.16mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 24mg 88mg Pop tarts
Sodium 266mg 398mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 29µg 289µg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.182mg 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
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Folate 4µg 80µg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 3.797g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 4.81g Pop tarts
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Pop tarts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
33%
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.