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Pop tarts vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pop tarts and chocolate brownie

  • Pop tarts have more vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, chocolate brownie is richer in copper.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily saturated fat needs 26% more than pop tarts.
  • Chocolate brownie has 4 times less vitamin B6 than pop tarts. Pop tarts have 0.38mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate brownie has 0.094mg.
  • Pop tarts contain less saturated fat.
  • Pop tarts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pop tarts is 70, while the glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more IronIron +90.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +231.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%

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.
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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.8%
Contains more FatsFats +118.8%
Contains more OtherOther +59.7%
~equal in Water ~12.6g

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.7%

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 Chocolate brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 9.412g 31%
Copper 0.15mg 0.388mg 26%
Manganese 0.587mg 26%
Fats 13.3g 29.1g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Saturated fat 2.02g 7.319g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.094mg 22%
Iron 3.5mg 1.84mg 21%
Selenium 11.5µg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.982mg 18%
Folate 80µg 29µg 13%
Vitamin A 289µg 176µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.141mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.19mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.5g 10.839g 11%
Magnesium 16mg 53mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.328mg 7%
Phosphorus 88mg 132mg 6%
Carbs 68.41g 50.2g 6%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Calories 412kcal 466kcal 3%
Protein 4.6g 6.2g 3%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.97mg 3%
Calcium 24mg 57mg 3%
Sodium 398mg 343mg 2%
Potassium 95mg 176mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 67.31g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 30.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.299g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.