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Pastry vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pastry and Pop tarts

  • Pastry has more Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 38% more than Pop tarts.
  • Pastry has 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pop tarts. While Pastry has 21.597g of Monounsaturated Fat, Pop tarts have only 6.5g.
  • Pop tarts have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.6%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.6%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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.
Pastry
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +96100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1709.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8
Equal in Folate - 80
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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 B1 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +96100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1709.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8
Equal in Folate - 80

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.7%
Contains more Fats +186.5%
Contains more Carbs +51.7%
Contains more Water +47.1%
Contains more Other +19%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
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 Protein +58.7%
Contains more Fats +186.5%
Contains more Carbs +51.7%
Contains more Water +47.1%
Contains more Other +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.81
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.81

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 7.3g 4.6g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 13.3g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 551kcal 412kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 30.9g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Pastry
Calcium 10mg 24mg Pop tarts
Iron 2.56mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 60mg 88mg Pop tarts
Potassium 61mg 95mg Pop tarts
Sodium 249mg 398mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.114mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.29mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 3.8mg Pastry
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 78µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 6.5g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 4.81g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
30%
Pastry
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.623g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.