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Pop tarts vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pop tarts and cinnamon roll

  • Pop tarts have more vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, cinnamon roll is richer in calcium and vitamin B5.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 53% more than pop tarts.
  • 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 cinnamon roll is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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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 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +155.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +662.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.4%
~equal in Potassium ~102mg

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% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~72µg

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
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
Contains more FatsFats +100.1%
Contains more WaterWater +51.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
~equal in Protein ~4.45g

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
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.2%

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 Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.02g 12.649g 48%
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg 32%
Iron 3.5mg 1.37mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.038mg 26%
Selenium 13µg 24%
Fats 13.3g 26.61g 20%
Calcium 24mg 183mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.138mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Manganese 0.292mg 13%
Copper 0.15mg 0.062mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2.404mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 3.676g 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.337mg 7%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.53mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Carbs 68.41g 48.6g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.211mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Phosphorus 88mg 131mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.5g 8.723g 6%
Sodium 398mg 305mg 4%
Folate 80µg 72µg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Calories 412kcal 452kcal 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Protein 4.6g 4.45g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 67.31g 47.4g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 95mg 102mg 0%
Sugar 30.9g 25.7g N/A
Fiber 1.1g 1.2g 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Cinnamon roll
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
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.629g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/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.