Pop tarts vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pop tarts and croissant
- Pop tarts are higher in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B2, yet croissant is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
- Croissant covers your daily saturated fat needs 48% more than pop tarts.
- Pop tarts contain 7 times more vitamin B6 than croissant. While pop tarts contain 0.38mg of vitamin B6, croissant contains only 0.058mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pop tarts is lower.
- The glycemic index of croissant is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Croissants, butter.
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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 | +72.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.3% |
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 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +555.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +339.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 11.659g | 44% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 1.094g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.058mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 2.03mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.861mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 14% | |
| Fats | 13.3g | 21g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 2.188mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 206µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 45.8g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.388mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 4.6g | 8.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.241mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 467mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Folate | 80µg | 88µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 5.525g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 95mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 406kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.639g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)