Pop tarts vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pop tarts and gingersnaps different?
- Pop tarts are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc, while gingersnaps are higher in iron, copper, magnesium, vitamin B5, potassium, and calcium.
- Gingersnaps cover your daily need for iron, 36% more than pop tarts.
Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cookies, gingersnaps types were used in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +130.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +206.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +264.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +287.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
76.9 g
Water:
5.3 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.372 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.555mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 6.4mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 1.372g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.098mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.305mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 5.1µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.38mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 49mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 346mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.55mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 24mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 9.8g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 501mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 3.235mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 5.365g | 3% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 76.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.293mg | 3% |
| Folate | 80µg | 87µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 4.6g | 5.6g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 2.451g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 416kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 74.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 19.92g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.431g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps 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.