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Muffin vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Muffin and Pop tarts

  • Muffin has more Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 30% more than Muffin.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
6
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4
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +243.2%
Contains more Copper +150%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +243.2%
Contains more Copper +150%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
6
:
6
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Pop tarts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Fats +20.8%
Contains more Water +99.7%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Pop tarts
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 Fats +20.8%
Contains more Water +99.7%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.8%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 4.49g 4.6g Pop tarts
Fats 16.07g 13.3g Muffin
Carbs 53g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 375kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 30.9g Pop tarts
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Calcium 44mg 24mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 10mg 16mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 146mg 88mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 95mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 398mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.06mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 48µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.2g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.844g 2.02g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 4.81g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Pop tarts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Muffin
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.824g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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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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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.