Crackers vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Crackers and Pop tarts
- Crackers are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
- Pop tarts covers your daily Vitamin A needs 32% more than Crackers.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pop tarts are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +503.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +298.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.7% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 510kcal | 412kcal |
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| Protein | 6.64g | 4.6g |
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| Fats | 26.43g | 13.3g |
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| Net carbs | 59g | 67.31g |
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| Carbs | 61.3g | 68.41g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 95mg |
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| Iron | 4.03mg | 3.5mg |
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| Sugar | 8.18g | 30.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.15mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.27mg |
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| Starch | 49.69g |
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| Phosphorus | 248mg | 88mg |
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| Sodium | 726mg | 398mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 962IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 289µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.491mg |
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| Selenium | 6.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 3.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin K | 69.3µg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 80µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.076g |
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| Choline | 9.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.562g | 2.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.553g | 6.5g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 4.81g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.084mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.246mg |
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| Leucine | 0.471mg |
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| Lysine | 0.103mg |
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| Methionine | 0.112mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg |
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| Valine | 0.294mg |
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| Histidine | 0.145mg |
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| Fructose | 0.29g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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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
49%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pop tarts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)