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Pop tarts vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pop tarts and cream pie?

  • Cream pie has less vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and zinc than pop tarts.
  • Cream pie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 52% higher.
  • Pop tarts have 19 times more vitamin B6 than cream pie. Pop tarts have 0.38mg of vitamin B6, while cream pie has 0.02mg.
  • Cream pie contains less sodium.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more IronIron +134.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.2%

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 0% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +528.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +528.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78%
Contains more FatsFats +68.5%
Contains more WaterWater +171.4%
~equal in Protein ~4.15g
~equal in Other ~1.08g

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.9%

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 Cream pie
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 Cream pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.02g 12.449g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.02mg 28%
Vitamin A 289µg 46µg 27%
Iron 3.5mg 1.49mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 1.149g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.605mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.087mg 17%
Folate 80µg 19µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.14mg 15%
Fats 13.3g 22.41g 14%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Carbs 68.41g 38.44g 10%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.44mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.5µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.09mg 7%
Manganese 0.161mg 7%
Sodium 398mg 266mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.232mg 5%
Copper 0.15mg 0.118mg 4%
Calcium 24mg 66mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Choline 17.9mg 3%
Calories 412kcal 353kcal 3%
Potassium 95mg 161mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.5g 7.336g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Protein 4.6g 4.15g 1%
Phosphorus 88mg 79mg 1%
Fiber 1.1g 0.8g 1%
Magnesium 16mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 67.31g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 30.9g 27.39g N/A
Trans fat 2.49g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.429g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.