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 RAE, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Folate, however, Shortcake have more Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE 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.
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Iron
+37.8%
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Sodium
-21.3%
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Zinc
+164.6%
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Copper
+97.4%
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Calcium
+754.2%
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Phosphorus
+62.5%
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Potassium
+11.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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Iron
+37.8%
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Sodium
-21.3%
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Zinc
+164.6%
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Copper
+97.4%
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Calcium
+754.2%
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Phosphorus
+62.5%
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Potassium
+11.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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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Vitamin A
+1236.1%
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Vitamin B2
+21.3%
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Vitamin B3
+47.7%
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Vitamin B6
+1166.7%
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Folate
+50.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.311
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Vitamin A
+1236.1%
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Vitamin B2
+21.3%
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Vitamin B3
+47.7%
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Vitamin B6
+1166.7%
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Folate
+50.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.311
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+41.1%
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Protein
+32.6%
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Water
+127.2%
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+135.3%
Equal in Fats - 14.2
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Carbs
+41.1%
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Protein
+32.6%
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+127.2%
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+135.3%
Equal in Fats - 14.2
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-46.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+32.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.045
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Saturated Fat
-46.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+32.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.045
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 67.31g | 48.5g |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 13.3g | 14.2g |
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| Carbs | 68.41g | 48.5g |
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| Calories | 412kcal | 346kcal |
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| Sugar | 30.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 205mg |
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| Iron | 3.5mg | 2.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 143mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 398mg | 506mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg |
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| Vitamin A | 962IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 289µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.03mg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.02g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.5g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 3.632g |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.