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 B6, vitamin A, iron, zinc, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for 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.
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% |
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 | +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 | +7125% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +660% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 11.105g | 2.02g | 41% |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 289µg | 32% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.38mg | 25% |
Phosphorus | 260mg | 88mg | 25% |
Fats | 24.93g | 13.3g | 18% |
Selenium | 10.1µg | 18% | |
Manganese | 0.333mg | 14% | |
Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
Iron | 2.53mg | 3.5mg | 12% |
Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.29mg | 8% |
Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.27mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.09mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
Carbs | 47.06g | 68.41g | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 3.8mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 4.81g | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 6.5g | 5% |
Sodium | 477mg | 398mg | 3% |
Folate | 92µg | 80µg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 1.1g | 2% |
Calcium | 40mg | 24mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
Calories | 434kcal | 412kcal | 1% |
Protein | 5.31g | 4.6g | 1% |
Potassium | 134mg | 95mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 45.36g | 67.31g | N/A |
Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
Sugar | 18.15g | 30.9g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.9% |