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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 A, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Crackers are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily Vitamin A needs 32% more than Crackers.
  • Pop tarts contain 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Crackers. While Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, Crackers contain only 0.063mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pop tarts are 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.
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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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.
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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
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
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.553g

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 Crackers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Crackers Opinion
Calories 412kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 4.6g 6.64g Crackers
Fats 13.3g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 67.31g 59g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 61.3g Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Crackers
Calcium 24mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 95mg 118mg Crackers
Iron 3.5mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 30.9g 8.18g Crackers
Fiber 1.1g 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.15mg 0.104mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.49mg Pop tarts
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 88mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 398mg 726mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 6.7µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.063mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 80µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Pop tarts
Choline 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 2.02g 5.562g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg Crackers
Threonine 0.193mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.246mg Crackers
Leucine 0.471mg Crackers
Lysine 0.103mg Crackers
Methionine 0.112mg Crackers
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.294mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.