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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 A, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Pecan pie have 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 are lower.

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.
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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more IronIron +136.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~94mg

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 0.67% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +169.5%
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 +∞%
~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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +66.9%
Contains more WaterWater +56%
~equal in Protein ~4.9g
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
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.
Pop tarts Pecan pie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pecan pie Opinion
Calories 412kcal 412kcal
Protein 4.6g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 13.3g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 67.31g 52.2g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 52.2g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Pecan pie
Calcium 24mg 32mg Pecan pie
Potassium 95mg 133mg Pecan pie
Iron 3.5mg 1.48mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.27mg 1.02mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 94mg Pecan pie
Sodium 398mg 262mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 962IU 357IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 82µg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.188mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.18mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.847mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.06mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Folate 80µg 26µg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 3.989g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 5.71g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Pecan pie
Low Calories diet Equal
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
16%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.969g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
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.

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.