Pop tarts vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pop tarts and pecan pie
- Pop tarts have more iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while pecan pie has more vitamin B5.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% higher.
- Pecan pie contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than pop tarts. Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of vitamin B6, while pecan pie contains 0.06mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pop tarts is lower.
- Pecan pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan pie is 59, while the glycemic index of pop tarts is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.2% |
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 | +252.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +348.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +207.7% |
| 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 | +31.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.712mg | 31% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.06mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 1.48mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 82µg | 23% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 0.847mg | 18% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 22.2g | 14% |
| Folate | 80µg | 26µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 11.181g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.18mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.479mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.188mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 3.989g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.211mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 262mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 5.71g | 6% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 52.2g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.02mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 94mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 4.9g | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 412kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.969g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie 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.