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 iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Pop tarts cover your daily iron needs 28% more than muffin.
- Pop tarts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pop tarts is 70, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1276.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 289µg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 3.5mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.38mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 4.81g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 20% | |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 3.8mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.33mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.29mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.27mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Folate | 48µg | 80µg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 53g | 68.41g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 2.02g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 6.5g | 4% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 13.3g | 4% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 398mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 412kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.49g | 4.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 30.9g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +99.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34.8% |
