Chocolate cake vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chocolate cake and pop tarts?
- Chocolate cake is higher in vitamin B12, yet pop tarts are higher in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% more.
- The glycemic index of chocolate cake is lower.
We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +234.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +826.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +196.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.38mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 3.5mg | 24% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 22% | |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 3.8mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 2.02g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 4.81g | 14% |
| Folate | 27µg | 80µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.29mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.33mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.27mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 68.41g | 5% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 398mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 13.3g | 3% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 412kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 4.6g | 1% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
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 | -62.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.5g
