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Pop tarts vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pop tarts and English muffin

  • Pop tarts are higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet English muffin is higher in Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily Iron needs 33% more than English muffin.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 Iron +293.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%
Contains more Zinc +81.4%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +293.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%
Contains more Zinc +81.4%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +783.7%
Contains more Folate +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +783.7%
Contains more Folate +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +638.9%
Contains more Carbs +48.7%
Contains more Protein +67.4%
Contains more Water +236.8%
Contains more Other +101.7%
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% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +638.9%
Contains more Carbs +48.7%
Contains more Protein +67.4%
Contains more Water +236.8%
Contains more Other +101.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2052.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2052.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 43.3g Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 13.3g 1.8g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 46g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 235kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g English muffin
Fiber 1.1g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 24mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 3.5mg 0.89mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 88mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 95mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 398mg 464mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.7mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.129mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.357mg English muffin
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.181mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.154mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.566mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.043mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 37µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 0.302g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.888g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts English muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pop tarts
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.761g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.