Pop tarts vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pop tarts and cookie dough different?
- Pop tarts are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and zinc, while cookie dough is higher in vitamin B5.
- Pop tarts cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 26% more than cookie dough.
- Pop tarts contain 14 times more vitamin A than cookie dough. Pop tarts contain 962IU of vitamin A, while cookie dough contains 70IU.
- Pop tarts are lower in saturated fat.
- Pop tarts have a higher glycemic index (70) than cookie dough (54).
Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough types were 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 | +63.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.1% |
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 | +7125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +826.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| 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:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
59.1 g
Water:
15.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
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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
4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.592 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.765mg | 33% | |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 4µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.041mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 2.14mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 2.592g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.148mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 1.865mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 4.751g | 12% |
| Folate | 80µg | 35µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 10.531g | 10% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 18.9g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.372mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.5g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.64mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.234mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 294mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 59.1g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 104mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 5.4g | 2% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 147mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 424kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 56.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.414mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.731g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pop tarts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.