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Pop tarts vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pop tarts and Hush puppies?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Hush puppies are richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 28% higher.
  • Pop tarts have 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Hush puppies. Pop tarts have 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Hush puppies have 0.102mg.
  • Pop tarts contain less Sodium.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Hush puppies, prepared from recipe 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.
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 17% 83% 13% 114% 22% 18% 81% 87% 29% 86%
Contains more IronIron +15.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1058.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.8%

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 0.67% 11% 25% 0% 88% 77% 52% 21% 24% 24% 59% 67% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.332mg

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
8% 14% 46% 29% 4%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 29 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.4%
Contains more WaterWater +132%
Contains more OtherOther +219.3%
~equal in Fats ~13.5g

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 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.219 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.108g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Hush puppies Opinion
Calories 412kcal 337kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 7.7g Hush puppies
Fats 13.3g 13.5g Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hush puppies
Net carbs 67.31g 43.2g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 46g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 45mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Hush puppies
Calcium 24mg 278mg Hush puppies
Potassium 95mg 144mg Hush puppies
Iron 3.5mg 3.04mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 2.03g Hush puppies
Fiber 1.1g 2.8g Hush puppies
Copper 0.15mg 0.066mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.66mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 189mg Hush puppies
Sodium 398mg 668mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 186IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 41µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.22mg Hush puppies
Selenium 15.8µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.352mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2.782mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.357mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.102mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 80µg 89µg Hush puppies
Choline 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 2.02g 2.108g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.263g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 7.219g Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.082mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.279mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.321mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.31mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.169mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.382mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.388mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.197mg Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Hush puppies
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
36%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hush puppies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174999/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.