Pop tarts vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between pop tarts and pineapple cake
- Pop tarts are higher in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1 and calcium.
- Pineapple cake covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 12726% more than pop tarts.
- Pop tarts contain 11 times more vitamin B6 than pineapple cake. While pop tarts contain 0.38mg of vitamin B6, pineapple cake contains only 0.034mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cake, pineapple upside-down, 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 | +23.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +136.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +72.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +309.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.8% |
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 | +366.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1017.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +207.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52658.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 153mg | 12726% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.034mg | 27% |
Vitamin A | 289µg | 62µg | 25% |
Iron | 3.5mg | 1.48mg | 25% |
Selenium | 9.4µg | 17% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 1.19mg | 16% |
Manganese | 0.35mg | 15% | |
Folate | 80µg | 26µg | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.156mg | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 3.282g | 10% |
Calcium | 24mg | 120mg | 10% |
Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.31mg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 22mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.15mg | 0.087mg | 7% |
Carbs | 68.41g | 50.5g | 6% |
Calories | 412kcal | 319kcal | 5% |
Saturated fat | 2.02g | 2.915g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.202mg | 4% |
Sodium | 398mg | 319mg | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 5.194g | 3% |
Fats | 13.3g | 12.1g | 2% |
Protein | 4.6g | 3.5g | 2% |
Potassium | 95mg | 112mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 16mg | 13mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 0.8g | 1% |
Phosphorus | 88mg | 82mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 67.31g | 49.7g | N/A |
Sugar | 30.9g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
50.5 g
Water:
32.3 g
Other:
1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +158.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +34.5% |
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Fats
~12.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.6% |