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Pop tarts vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pop tarts and apple strudel

  • The amount of iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, folate, and zinc in pop tarts is higher than in apple strudel.
  • Pop tarts cover your daily iron needs 39% more than apple strudel.
  • Apple strudel has 48 times less Vitamin A than pop tarts. Pop tarts have 289µg of Vitamin A, while apple strudel has 6µg.
  • Apple strudel contains less sodium.
  • Pop tarts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pop tarts is 70, while the glycemic index of apple strudel is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Strudel, apple.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +568.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 58% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 1.8% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1051.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +726.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more FatsFats +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.4%
Contains more OtherOther +32.2%
Contains more WaterWater +248%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.044g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Apple strudel Opinion
Calories 412kcal 274kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 3.3g Pop tarts
Fats 13.3g 11.2g Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Net carbs 67.31g 38.9g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 41.1g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 9mg Pop tarts
Calcium 24mg 15mg Pop tarts
Potassium 95mg 149mg Apple strudel
Iron 3.5mg 0.42mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 25.75g Apple strudel
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g Apple strudel
Copper 0.15mg 0.03mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.19mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 33mg Pop tarts
Sodium 398mg 135mg Apple strudel
Vitamin A 962IU 30IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 6µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.42mg Apple strudel
Manganese 0.19mg Apple strudel
Selenium 6.1µg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.04mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.025mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.27mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.046mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg Apple strudel
Folate 80µg 28µg Pop tarts
Choline 17.4mg Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 2.02g 2.044g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.267g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 5.315g Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.039mg Apple strudel
Threonine 0.119mg Apple strudel
Isoleucine 0.147mg Apple strudel
Leucine 0.257mg Apple strudel
Lysine 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.067mg Apple strudel
Phenylalanine 0.151mg Apple strudel
Valine 0.164mg Apple strudel
Histidine 0.076mg Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Apple strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Apple strudel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Pop tarts
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel 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 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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.