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Cheese crackers vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese crackers and Pop tarts

  • Cheese crackers have more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, however, Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily Vitamin A needs 30% more than Cheese crackers.
  • Pop tarts contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, cheese, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.2%
Contains more IronIron +39.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.27mg

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 0% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.33mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 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 ProteinProtein +137.6%
Contains more FatsFats +71%
Contains more OtherOther +182.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +252.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 489kcal 412kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 4.6g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 13.3g Cheese crackers
Net carbs 57.12g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 59.42g 68.41g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Pop tarts
Vitamin D 1IU Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Cheese crackers
Calcium 136mg 24mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 95mg Cheese crackers
Iron 4.88mg 3.5mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g 30.9g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.19mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 88mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 973mg 398mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 156IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 17µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.29mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.33mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 3.8mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg 80µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g Pop tarts
Choline 8.7mg Cheese crackers
Saturated Fat 5.288g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 4.81g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers 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
49%
Cheese crackers
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.268g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.