Pop tarts vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pop tarts and fruitcake?
- Pop tarts are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, folate, and copper, yet fruitcake is richer in fiber.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% higher.
- Pop tarts have 44 times more vitamin A than fruitcake. Pop tarts have 962IU of vitamin A, while fruitcake has 22IU.
- Fruitcake contains less sodium.
- Fruitcake has a lower glycemic index than pop tarts.
We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cake, fruitcake, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +69.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +370.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
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 | +4028.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +380.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +726.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 289µg | 7µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.046mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.05mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 0.791mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 2.07mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.099mg | 18% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 101mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 3.323g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.7g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.27mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 4.2g | 6% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 9.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.226mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 1.048g | 4% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 324kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 4.6g | 2.9g | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 95mg | 153mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 61.6g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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