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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 has 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.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index than pop tarts.

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% 96% 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% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1964.3%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 289µg 14µg 31%
Selenium 16.3µg 30%
Manganese 0.683mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.19mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.738mg 13%
Magnesium 16mg 70mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.162mg 13%
Folate 80µg 33µg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Potassium 95mg 439mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.02g 4.122g 10%
Iron 3.5mg 2.88mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.375mg 8%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.39mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.19mg 8%
Carbs 68.41g 49.2g 6%
Calcium 24mg 71mg 5%
Copper 0.15mg 0.195mg 5%
Phosphorus 88mg 54mg 5%
Fats 13.3g 16.4g 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 4.216g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Calories 412kcal 356kcal 3%
Sodium 398mg 327mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 6.5g 7.124g 2%
Protein 4.6g 3.9g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 67.31g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 30.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A

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
36%
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.