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Pop tarts vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pop tarts and cheese crackers

  • Pop tarts have more vitamin B6 and vitamin A; however, cheese crackers are richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Cheese crackers cover your daily sodium needs 25% more than pop tarts.
  • Cheese crackers have 6 times less vitamin A than pop tarts. Pop tarts have 962IU of vitamin A, while cheese crackers have 156IU.
  • Pop tarts contain less sodium.
  • Pop tarts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pop tarts is 70, while the glycemic index of cheese crackers is 54.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.2%
Contains more IronIron +39.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.19mg

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 0% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.338mg

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
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +252.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.6%
Contains more FatsFats +71%
Contains more OtherOther +182.4%

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
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.8%

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 Cheese crackers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 10.09g 35%
Vitamin A 289µg 17µg 30%
Selenium 13.5µg 25%
Sodium 398mg 973mg 25%
Manganese 0.562mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.562mg 23%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Folate 80µg 152µg 18%
Iron 3.5mg 4.88mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.17mg 16%
Phosphorus 88mg 200mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.02g 5.288g 15%
Fats 13.3g 22.74g 15%
Vitamin E 2.19mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 6.113mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Protein 4.6g 10.93g 13%
Calcium 24mg 136mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.472mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 8%
Fiber 1.1g 2.3g 5%
Calories 412kcal 489kcal 4%
Carbs 68.41g 59.42g 3%
Copper 0.15mg 0.125mg 3%
Potassium 95mg 156mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 25mg 2%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.5g 5.744g 2%
Zinc 1.27mg 1.19mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.338mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 67.31g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 30.9g 4.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Cheese crackers
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
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.268g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.