Biscuit vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Biscuit and Pop tarts
- Biscuit has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Pop tarts has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, and Zinc.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 27% more.
- Pop tarts are lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +879.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1073.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +985.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.1% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +131.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -53.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~6.5g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 353kcal | 412kcal |
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| Protein | 7g | 4.6g |
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| Fats | 16.3g | 13.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.1g | 67.31g |
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| Carbs | 44.6g | 68.41g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 235mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 95mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 3.5mg |
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| Sugar | 2.18g | 30.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.15mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 88mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 398mg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU | 962IU |
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| Vitamin A | 289µg |
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| Manganese | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 80µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 2.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 6.5g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 4.81g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg |
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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
23%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.304g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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.