Pop tarts vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pop tarts and Puff pastry?
- Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Puff pastry is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 32% more.
- Pop tarts have 20 times more Vitamin B6 than Puff pastry. While Pop tarts have 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, Puff pastry has only 0.019mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Puff pastry is lower.
We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.4% |
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 | +96100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.4% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189.5% |
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
5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +35.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +362.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 412kcal | 558kcal |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 7.4g |
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| Fats | 13.3g | 38.5g |
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| Net carbs | 67.31g | 44.2g |
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| Carbs | 68.41g | 45.7g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Calcium | 24mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 3.5mg | 2.6mg |
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| Sugar | 30.9g | 0.75g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.115mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 88mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 398mg | 253mg |
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| Vitamin A | 962IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 289µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg |
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| Manganese | 0.495mg |
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| Selenium | 24.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.323mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 3.8mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.3µg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 55µg |
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| Choline | 6.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.02g | 5.502g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.5g | 8.828g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 22.228g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.086mg |
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| Threonine | 0.198mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.275mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.144mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg |
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| Valine | 0.312mg |
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| Histidine | 0.158mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.482g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
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.