Pop tarts vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pop tarts and wafer
- Pop tarts have more vitamin A, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B1; however, wafer is higher in copper, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Wafer covers your daily need for copper, 35% more than pop tarts.
- Pop tarts have 96 times more vitamin A than wafer. While pop tarts have 289µg of vitamin A, wafer has only 3µg.
- Pop tarts have less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cookies, chocolate wafers.
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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 more ZincZinc | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +231.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +208.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +645.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +177.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.1% |
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Fats
~14.2g
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Carbs
~72.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.463mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 3µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.051mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 4.241g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 53mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.4g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.381mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 580mg | 8% |
| Folate | 80µg | 47µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.203mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 2.858mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 4.01mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 132mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.266mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 4.6g | 6.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 4.865g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 4.153g | 4% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.09mg | 2% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 433kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 14.2g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 72.7g | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
36%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.221g)
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.