Fruitcake vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fruitcake and pop tarts?
- Fruitcake is richer in fiber, yet pop tarts are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, folate, and copper.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 31% higher.
- Fruitcake has 3 times more fiber than pop tarts. Fruitcake has 3.7g of fiber, while pop tarts have 1.1g.
- Fruitcake contains less sodium.
- Fruitcake has a lower glycemic index than pop tarts.
We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types in this comparison.
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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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +370.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4028.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +380.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +726.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 289µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.38mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.29mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 3.8mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 3.5mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.33mg | 18% |
| Folate | 20µg | 80µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 398mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.15mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 4.81g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.1g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 1.27mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 6.5g | 6% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 13.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 2.02g | 4% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 412kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 2.9g | 4.6g | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 153mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 68.41g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 30.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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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