Pie crust vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pie crust and pop tarts different?
- Pie crust is richer in vitamin B1, while pop tarts are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Pop tarts cover your daily need for vitamin A, 32% more than pie crust.
- Pie crust contains 4 times more saturated fat than pop tarts. Pie crust contains 7.974g of saturated fat, while pop tarts contain 2.02g.
Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types were used in this article.
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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 | +154.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +217.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +493.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 42% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 289µg | 32% |
| Fats | 31.4g | 13.3g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.887g | 6.5g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 7.974g | 2.02g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.38mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 3.5mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 398mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.33mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.29mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.27mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 3.8mg | 7% |
| Folate | 104µg | 80µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 4.81g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 412kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 4.6g | 5% |
| Carbs | 52.1g | 68.41g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 61mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.1g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.146mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.954g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 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.