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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.
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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
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
15% 49% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +162.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.122g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.447g

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 Pancake
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Pancake 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Pancake
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
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.