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Pop tarts vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pop tarts and Gingerbread

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Gingerbread have more Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 31% more.
  • Pop tarts have 2 times more Folate than Gingerbread. Pop tarts have 80µg of Folate, while Gingerbread has 33µg.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more IronIron +21.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +337.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +362.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.8%

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% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1904.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39%
Contains more FatsFats +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +124%
Contains more OtherOther +110.1%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.124g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Gingerbread Opinion
Calories 412kcal 356kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 3.9g Pop tarts
Fats 13.3g 16.4g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 67.31g 49.2g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 49.2g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 70mg Gingerbread
Calcium 24mg 71mg Gingerbread
Potassium 95mg 439mg Gingerbread
Iron 3.5mg 2.88mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.27mg 0.39mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 54mg Pop tarts
Sodium 398mg 327mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 962IU 48IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 14µg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.19mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.162mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.738mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.19mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Folate 80µg 33µg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 4.122g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 4.216g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.