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Doughnuts vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Doughnuts and Pop tarts

  • Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 45% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
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 +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +38.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +154%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.6%
~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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
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 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +660%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.33mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 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 +15.4%
Contains more FatsFats +87.4%
Contains more WaterWater +66.6%
Contains more OtherOther +58%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 434kcal 412kcal Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 4.6g Doughnuts
Fats 24.93g 13.3g Doughnuts
Net carbs 45.36g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 47.06g 68.41g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 17mg 16mg Doughnuts
Calcium 40mg 24mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 95mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.53mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Sugar 18.15g 30.9g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g Doughnuts
Copper 0.09mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.5mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 88mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 398mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 14IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 4µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.29mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 80µg Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 6.5g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 4.81g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts 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
32%
Doughnuts
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.75g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts 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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.