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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 A, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Folate, however, Pancake is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Pop tarts is 26% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Pancake. While Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, Pancake contains only 0.046mg.

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% 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 1% 12% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +390.8%
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 Opinion
Calories 412kcal 227kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 6.4g Pancake
Fats 13.3g 9.7g Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pancake
Net carbs 67.31g 28.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 28.3g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Calcium 24mg 219mg Pancake
Potassium 95mg 132mg Pancake
Iron 3.5mg 1.8mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Pancake
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.049mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.56mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 159mg Pancake
Sodium 398mg 439mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 196IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 54µg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.2mg Pancake
Selenium 14.9µg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.201mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.281mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.567mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.046mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Pancake
Folate 80µg 38µg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 2.122g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 2.474g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 4.447g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Pancake

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
33%
Pop tarts
19%
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.