Gingerbread vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between gingerbread and pop tarts
- Gingerbread has more magnesium and potassium; however, pop tarts have more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 31% more.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index than pop tarts.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 | +337.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +195.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +362.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1964.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +124% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
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 | -51% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.1% |
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 289µg | 31% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 30% | |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.38mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 3.8mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 16mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.33mg | 13% |
| Folate | 33µg | 80µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 95mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 2.02g | 10% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 3.5mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.27mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.29mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 68.41g | 6% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 13.3g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 4.81g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 412kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 398mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 6.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 4.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 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
17%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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