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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% 96% 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% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4716.7%
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 DV% diff.
Iron 3.5mg 0.42mg 39%
Vitamin A 289µg 6µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.046mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.025mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.33mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.04mg 21%
Folate 80µg 28µg 13%
Copper 0.15mg 0.03mg 13%
Selenium 6.1µg 11%
Sodium 398mg 135mg 11%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.19mg 10%
Carbs 68.41g 41.1g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.5g 3.267g 8%
Manganese 0.19mg 8%
Phosphorus 88mg 33mg 8%
Lysine 153mg 7%
Calories 412kcal 274kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.27mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g 4%
Protein 4.6g 3.3g 3%
Fats 13.3g 11.2g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 5.315g 3%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 9mg 2%
Potassium 95mg 149mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 67.31g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 30.9g 25.75g N/A
Saturated fat 2.02g 2.044g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
36%
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.