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 B6, vitamin A, iron, and zinc.
- Pastry covers your daily need for 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.
- The glycemic index of pop tarts is higher.
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 SodiumSodium | -37.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +139.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1709.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +186.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +232.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.81g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 24.2µg | 44% | |
| Fats | 38.1g | 13.3g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 6.5g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 2.02g | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 289µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.38mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 3.5mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.29mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 68.41g | 8% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 412kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.27mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 398mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 4.6g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.33mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 3.8mg | 2% |
| Folate | 78µg | 80µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 4.81g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 30.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.623g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.