Pop tarts vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pop tarts and coffeecake different?
- Pop tarts are higher in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and copper; however, coffeecake is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for iron for pop tarts is 36% higher.
- Pop tarts contain 7 times more vitamin B6 than coffeecake. While pop tarts contain 0.38mg of vitamin B6, coffeecake contains only 0.058mg.
- Pop tarts have less saturated fat.
- Coffeecake has a lower glycemic index (50) than pop tarts (70).
Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Coffeecake, cheese are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +446.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +188.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +204.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.8% |
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 | +236% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +457.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +555.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
15.2 g
Carbs:
44.3 g
Water:
32.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +157.6% |
~equal in
Other
~1.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.645 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.129g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.5mg | 0.64mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.058mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 13.3µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 86µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 1.645g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 0.682mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.125mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.105mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 5.391g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.052mg | 11% |
| Folate | 80µg | 39µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 44.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.172mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 95mg | 289mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.59mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 7g | 5% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 339kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 339mg | 3% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 15.2g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 101mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 7.129g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.401mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.361mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.371g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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