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Pop tarts vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pop tarts and graham cracker different?

  • Pop tarts are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat; however, graham cracker is richer in phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B5, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pop tarts is 32% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain 3 times more monounsaturated fat than graham cracker. While pop tarts contain 6.5g of monounsaturated fat, graham cracker contains only 2.509g.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) are the varieties 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.
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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.2%
~equal in Iron ~3.78mg

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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.265mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.317mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.5%
Contains more WaterWater +268.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +159.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12%

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 Graham cracker
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 Graham cracker DV% diff.
Manganese 1.019mg 44%
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg 32%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.156mg 17%
Phosphorus 88mg 185mg 14%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.5g 2.509g 10%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Fiber 1.1g 3.4g 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.42mg 8%
Magnesium 16mg 40mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 77mg 5%
Iron 3.5mg 3.78mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 5.388g 4%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.439mg 4%
Fats 13.3g 10.6g 4%
Protein 4.6g 6.69g 4%
Folate 80µg 91µg 3%
Sodium 398mg 459mg 3%
Carbs 68.41g 77.66g 3%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.96mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.265mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.02g 1.633g 2%
Copper 0.15mg 0.17mg 2%
Potassium 95mg 170mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Calories 412kcal 430kcal 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.317mg 1%
Net carbs 67.31g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 30.9g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.387g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.