Pop tarts vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pop tarts and Muffin
- Pop tarts have more Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
- Pop tarts covers your daily Vitamin A needs 30% more than Muffin.
- Muffin has 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Pop tarts. Pop tarts have 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Muffin has 0.04mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
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 | +1217.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +99.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
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Protein
~4.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -29% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +34.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 412kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 4.49g |
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| Fats | 13.3g | 16.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 67.31g | 51.9g |
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| Carbs | 68.41g | 53g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 3.5mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 30.9g | 31.47g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.1g | |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.37mg |
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| Starch | 16.31g |
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| Phosphorus | 88mg | 146mg |
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| Sodium | 398mg | 336mg |
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| Vitamin A | 962IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 289µg | 21µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.449mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 1.418mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 39.2µg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 48µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Choline | 92.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.02g | 2.844g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.5g | 4.822g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 8.103g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.181mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.421mg |
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| Lysine | 0.199mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.257mg |
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| Histidine | 0.128mg |
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| Fructose | 1.21g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g |
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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
33%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.824g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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.