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Coffeecake vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coffeecake and pop tarts different?

  • Coffeecake is higher in vitamin B12; however, pop tarts are richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for pop tarts is 36% higher.
  • Coffeecake has a lower glycemic index (50) than pop tarts (70).

Coffeecake, cheese 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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 CalciumCalcium +145.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +446.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 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% 96% 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 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +457.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +555.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.1%
~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
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 +52.2%
Contains more FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more WaterWater +157.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.4%
~equal in Other ~1.19g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 -62.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.4%
~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.
Coffeecake Pop tarts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Pop tarts DV% diff.
Iron 0.64mg 3.5mg 36%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.38mg 25%
Selenium 13.3µg 24%
Vitamin A 86µg 289µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 4.81g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 3.8mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.33mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.29mg 15%
Saturated fat 5.391g 2.02g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Copper 0.052mg 0.15mg 11%
Folate 39µg 80µg 10%
Carbs 44.3g 68.41g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0mg 8%
Manganese 0.172mg 7%
Potassium 289mg 95mg 6%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.27mg 6%
Protein 7g 4.6g 5%
Calories 339kcal 412kcal 4%
Calcium 59mg 24mg 4%
Sodium 339mg 398mg 3%
Fats 15.2g 13.3g 3%
Phosphorus 101mg 88mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.129g 6.5g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 67.31g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 30.9g N/A
Fiber 1g 1.1g 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
36%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.371g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.