Baking powder vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between baking powder and pop tarts
- Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, yet pop tarts are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin A.
- Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 585% more than pop tarts.
- Baking powder contains 27 times more sodium than pop tarts. While baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, pop tarts contain only 398mg.
- The glycemic index of pop tarts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24383.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2389.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +375% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 5876mg | 24mg | 585% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 398mg | 444% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 88mg | 300% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 3.5mg | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 289µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 4.81g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.38mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.33mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.8mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.29mg | 24% |
| Fats | 0g | 13.3g | 20% |
| Folate | 0µg | 80µg | 20% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 412kcal | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 6.5g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.15mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 68.41g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 1.27mg | 11% |
| Protein | 0g | 4.6g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.02g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 30.9g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +5555.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +150% |
