Pop tarts vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pop tarts and crackers
- Pop tarts are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin A, and zinc, yet crackers are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Pop tarts cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 24% more than crackers.
- The amount of sodium in pop tarts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.
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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 CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +503.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 13.137g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.063mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 248mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.491mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 20% | |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Fats | 13.3g | 26.43g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 5.562g | 16% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 726mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.416mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.456mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.417mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.49mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 4.03mg | 7% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 510kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.104mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.3g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 6.64g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 4.352mg | 3% |
| Folate | 80µg | 92µg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 61.3g | 2% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 59g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 6.553g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +298.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.553g
