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Pop tarts vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pop tarts and Tart

  • Pop tarts are higher in Zinc, Copper, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Tart is higher in Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Tart covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 17% more than Pop tarts.
  • Pop tarts contain 6 times more Sugar than Tart. While Pop tarts contain 30.9g of Sugar, Tart contains only 4.87g.

Food varieties used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +353.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
~equal in Iron ~3.42mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~93mg
~equal in Sodium ~361mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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%
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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 13% 57% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin A ~950IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.285mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.8mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more FatsFats +122%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
~equal in Water ~12.04g
~equal in Other ~1.18g

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
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25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Tart Opinion
Calories 412kcal 372kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 3.99g Pop tarts
Fats 13.3g 5.99g Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Tart
Net carbs 67.31g 75.3g Tart
Carbs 68.41g 76.8g Tart
Magnesium 16mg 44mg Tart
Calcium 24mg 44mg Tart
Potassium 95mg 66mg Pop tarts
Iron 3.5mg 3.42mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 4.87g Tart
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Tart
Copper 0.15mg 0.073mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.28mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 93mg Tart
Sodium 398mg 361mg Tart
Vitamin A 962IU 950IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 285µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.53mg Tart
Selenium 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.285mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.8mg
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.38mg
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tart
Folate 80µg 100µg Tart
Choline 8.4mg Tart
Saturated Fat 2.02g 1.393g Tart
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.338g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.878g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Tart
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
40%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.627g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.