Pop tarts vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pop tarts and Baking powder
- Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 585% more than Pop tarts.
- The amount of Sodium in Pop tarts are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +375% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24383.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2389.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +150% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5555.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 412kcal | 53kcal |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 0g |
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| Fats | 13.3g | 0g |
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| Net carbs | 67.31g | 27.5g |
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| Carbs | 68.41g | 27.7g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 5876mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 3.5mg | 11.02mg |
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| Sugar | 30.9g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.01mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 88mg | 2191mg |
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| Sodium | 398mg | 10600mg |
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| Vitamin A | 962IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 289µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 0µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.02g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.5g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
452%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 10202mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pop tarts is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.