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Pop tarts vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pop tarts and Popovers

  • Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Popovers are higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily Vitamin A needs 32% more than Popovers.
  • Pop tarts contain 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Popovers. While Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, Popovers contain only 0.042mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Popovers are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
Contains more IronIron +17.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +14%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
~equal in Potassium ~100mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.3%
~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
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +209.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.1%
Contains more OtherOther +118.5%
~equal in Carbs ~71g
~equal in Water ~11.7g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +227.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +484.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Popovers Opinion
Calories 412kcal 371kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 13.3g 4.3g Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Popovers
Net carbs 67.31g 71g Popovers
Carbs 68.41g 71g Popovers
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Popovers
Calcium 24mg 32mg Popovers
Potassium 95mg 100mg Popovers
Iron 3.5mg 2.97mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Popovers
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.171mg Popovers
Zinc 1.27mg 0.88mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 100mg Popovers
Sodium 398mg 906mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.43mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.147mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.378mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.042mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Popovers
Folate 80µg 145µg Popovers
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0.983g Popovers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 1.984g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.823g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg Popovers
Methionine 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg Popovers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Popovers
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%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.