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Pop tarts vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pop tarts and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Chocolate chip cookie is richer in Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate chip cookie is 60% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate chip cookie. Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate chip cookie contains 0.084mg.
  • Pop tarts contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more IronIron +41.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +243.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%

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 0.67% 36% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +62%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.4%
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% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more WaterWater +119.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more FatsFats +113.5%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%

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
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.541g

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 chip cookie
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 chip cookie Opinion
Calories 412kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 4.6g 5.7g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 13.3g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate chip cookie
Net carbs 67.31g 58.2g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 58.2g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Calcium 24mg 38mg Chocolate chip cookie
Potassium 95mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Iron 3.5mg 2.48mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 1.27mg 0.94mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 100mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 398mg 341mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 962IU 594IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 139µg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 11.2µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.184mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.177mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.365mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.259mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.084mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 80µg 33µg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 14.071g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 8.241g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 4.541g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.072mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.191mg Chocolate chip cookie
Isoleucine 0.224mg Chocolate chip cookie
Leucine 0.391mg Chocolate chip cookie
Lysine 0.214mg Chocolate chip cookie
Methionine 0.106mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.279mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.123mg Chocolate chip cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pop tarts Chocolate chip cookie
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
17%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.051g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie 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 chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.