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Pop tarts vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pop tarts and Danish pastry

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Danish pastry have more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 28% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Pop tarts. Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Danish pastry contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pop tarts are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more IronIron +94.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Potassium ~98mg
~equal in Sodium ~417mg

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 0.33% 7.7% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +651.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.9%
Contains more FatsFats +64.7%
Contains more WaterWater +151.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.1%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +74%

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 Danish pastry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Danish pastry Opinion
Calories 412kcal 374kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 13.3g 21.9g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Net carbs 67.31g 36.2g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 37.2g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Pop tarts
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Pop tarts
Calcium 24mg 35mg Danish pastry
Potassium 95mg 98mg Danish pastry
Iron 3.5mg 1.8mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 1.1g 1g Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.089mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.7mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 108mg Danish pastry
Sodium 398mg 417mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 128IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 35µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.19mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.26mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.04mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Folate 80µg 60µg Pop tarts
Choline 20.1mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 2.02g 6.794g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 2.575g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.774g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.