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Pop tarts vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pop tarts and Saltine cracker

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 53% more than Pop tarts.
  • Saltine cracker has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Iron +120.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.145
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Iron +120.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.145

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +55%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +55%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +731.3%
Contains more Water +267.6%
Contains more Protein +128.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Contains more Other +84.9%
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +731.3%
Contains more Water +267.6%
Contains more Protein +128.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Contains more Other +84.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4477.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4477.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 67.31g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 4.6g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 13.3g 1.6g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 412kcal 393kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 1.1g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 24mg 22mg Pop tarts
Iron 3.5mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 88mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 95mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 398mg 849mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.94mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.145mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.085mg Pop tarts
Folate 80µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 2.02g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 0.142g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.685g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Saltine cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pop tarts
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.776g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.