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Pop tarts vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pop tarts and waffle

  • Pop tarts have more vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B3, and copper; however, waffle is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Pop tarts cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 25% more than waffle.
  • Pop tarts have 4 times more vitamin A than waffle. While pop tarts have 289µg of vitamin A, waffle has only 65µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Waffles, plain, 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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more IronIron +51.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +962.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.9%

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% 96% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +344.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +578.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.9%
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 ~0.263mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.347mg
~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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.7%
Contains more WaterWater +236%
Contains more OtherOther +160.5%
~equal in Fats ~14.1g

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.1%

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 Waffle
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.056mg 25%
Vitamin A 289µg 65µg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Calcium 24mg 255mg 23%
Phosphorus 88mg 190mg 15%
Iron 3.5mg 2.31mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 6.785g 13%
Manganese 0.265mg 12%
Carbs 68.41g 32.9g 12%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2.073mg 11%
Copper 0.15mg 0.062mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.485mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Folate 80µg 46µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.5g 3.521g 7%
Protein 4.6g 7.9g 7%
Calories 412kcal 291kcal 6%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.68mg 5%
Sodium 398mg 511mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Saturated fat 2.02g 2.866g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.263mg 2%
Potassium 95mg 159mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.347mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 19mg 1%
Fats 13.3g 14.1g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 67.31g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 30.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Waffle
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
36%
Pop tarts
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.