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Pop tarts vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pop tarts and Shortcake

  • Pop tarts have more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Folate, however, Shortcake have more Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 30% more.
  • Pop tarts have 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Shortcake. Pop tarts have 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Shortcake has 0.03mg.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, 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.
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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more IronIron +37.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +754.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.311mg
~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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.6%
Contains more WaterWater +127.2%
Contains more OtherOther +135.3%
~equal in Fats ~14.2g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.045g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Shortcake Opinion
Calories 412kcal 346kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 6.1g Shortcake
Fats 13.3g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 67.31g 48.5g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 48.5g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Calcium 24mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 95mg 106mg Shortcake
Iron 3.5mg 2.54mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Shortcake
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Copper 0.15mg 0.076mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.48mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 398mg 506mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 72IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 18µg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.311mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.272mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2.573mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.03mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Folate 80µg 53µg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 2.02g 3.772g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 6.045g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 3.632g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Shortcake
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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.752g)
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.