Pop tarts vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pop tarts and doughnuts
- Pop tarts are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron, zinc, copper, and vitamin B3, yet doughnuts are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for doughnuts is 45% higher.
- Pop tarts contain 69 times more vitamin A than doughnuts. Pop tarts contain 962IU of vitamin A, while doughnuts contain 14IU.
- Pop tarts contain less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).
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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 | +38.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +195.5% |
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 | +7125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 11.105g | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 4µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.05mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 260mg | 25% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 24.93g | 18% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 18% | |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 2.53mg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.377mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.39mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 47.06g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 2.91mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 3.915g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 8.544g | 5% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 477mg | 3% |
| Folate | 80µg | 92µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.301mg | 2% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 434kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 5.31g | 1% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.4% |
