Pop tarts vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pop tarts and pancake different?
- Pop tarts are higher in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B3, copper, and folate; however, pancake is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pop tarts is 26% higher.
- Pop tarts contain 5 times more vitamin A than pancake. While pop tarts contain 962IU of vitamin A, pancake contains only 196IU.
Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more IronIron | +94.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +206.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +126.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +812.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.7% |
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 | +435.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +726.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +110.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 14.9µg | 27% | |
Vitamin A | 289µg | 54µg | 26% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.046mg | 26% |
Iron | 3.5mg | 1.8mg | 21% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
Calcium | 24mg | 219mg | 20% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 1.567mg | 14% |
Carbs | 68.41g | 28.3g | 13% |
Folate | 80µg | 38µg | 11% |
Copper | 0.15mg | 0.049mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 2.474g | 10% |
Phosphorus | 88mg | 159mg | 10% |
Calories | 412kcal | 227kcal | 9% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.405mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.201mg | 7% |
Fats | 13.3g | 9.7g | 6% |
Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.56mg | 6% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
Protein | 4.6g | 6.4g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.281mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 4.447g | 2% |
Sodium | 398mg | 439mg | 2% |
Potassium | 95mg | 132mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 67.31g | 28.3g | N/A |
Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
Saturated fat | 2.02g | 2.122g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.237mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.513mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.321mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.335mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +37.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +323.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +126.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.122g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.447g