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Pop tarts vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pop tarts and Pie crust different?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Pie crust is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily need of Vitamin A 32% more than Pie crust.
  • Pop tarts contain 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Pie crust. Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Pie crust contains 0.064mg.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Sodium.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix types were 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% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.4%
Contains more IronIron +57.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~86mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.3%
Contains more WaterWater +64.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +136.1%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%

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
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +175.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Pie crust Opinion
Calories 412kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 4.6g 6.9g Pie crust
Fats 13.3g 31.4g Pie crust
Net carbs 67.31g 52.1g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 52.1g Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Pop tarts
Calcium 24mg 61mg Pie crust
Potassium 95mg 64mg Pop tarts
Iron 3.5mg 2.22mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Pie crust
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.075mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.4mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 86mg Pop tarts
Sodium 398mg 753mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.315mg Pie crust
Selenium 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.392mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.213mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2.727mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.268mg Pie crust
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.064mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 104µg Pie crust
Saturated Fat 2.02g 7.974g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 3.968g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Pie crust
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
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.954g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.