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Pop tarts vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pop tarts and Shortbread different?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Copper, and Iron, while Shortbread is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pop tarts covers your daily need of Vitamin A 32% more than Shortbread.
  • Pop tarts contain 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Shortbread. Pop tarts contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Shortbread contains 0.071mg.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Saturated Fat.

Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +17.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.3%
~equal in Potassium ~88mg

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +96100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.314mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~81µg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +247.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +97.1%
~equal in Carbs ~63.78g

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.708g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Shortbread Opinion
Calories 412kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 4.6g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 13.3g 26.22g Shortbread
Net carbs 67.31g 62.48g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 63.78g Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Pop tarts
Calcium 24mg 13mg Pop tarts
Potassium 95mg 88mg Pop tarts
Iron 3.5mg 2.98mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.15mg 0.09mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.49mg Pop tarts
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 88mg 66mg Pop tarts
Sodium 398mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 962IU 1IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.314mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.275mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.071mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 80µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Pop tarts
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 2.02g 8.105g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 8.326g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.085g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.