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Pop tarts vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pop tarts and Pastry

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Zinc, however, Pastry is higher in Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 38% more than Pop tarts.
  • Pastry has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.4%
~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%
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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% 0.06% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +96100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.168mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~78µg

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
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.7%
Contains more WaterWater +47.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.7%
Contains more FatsFats +186.5%

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
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +232.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.894g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Pastry Opinion
Calories 412kcal 551kcal Pastry
Protein 4.6g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 13.3g 38.1g Pastry
Net carbs 67.31g 43.6g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 45.1g Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Calcium 24mg 10mg Pop tarts
Potassium 95mg 61mg Pop tarts
Iron 3.5mg 2.56mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Pastry
Copper 0.15mg 0.114mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.53mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 60mg Pop tarts
Sodium 398mg 249mg Pastry
Vitamin A 962IU 1IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.283mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.021mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Folate 80µg 78µg Pop tarts
Choline 6.4mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 2.02g 9.643g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 4.894g Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Pastry
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
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.623g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.