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Pop tarts vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pop tarts and Yellow cake?

  • Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Zinc, yet Yellow cake is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 31% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery types in this comparison.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more IronIron +72.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.159mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
Contains more FatsFats +33.5%
Contains more WaterWater +79%
Contains more OtherOther +13.4%

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.728g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 412kcal 379kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 3.16g Pop tarts
Fats 13.3g 17.75g Yellow cake
Net carbs 67.31g 53.86g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 55.36g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Pop tarts
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Yellow cake
Calcium 24mg 32mg Yellow cake
Potassium 95mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 3.5mg 2.03mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 39.22g Pop tarts
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.15mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 1.27mg 0.42mg Pop tarts
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 88mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 398mg 310mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 962IU 26IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 7µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg Yellow cake
Selenium 5.9µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.043mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.093mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.165mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 80µg 22µg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 1.313g Pop tarts
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 2.02g 5.793g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 4.728g Pop tarts
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.773g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.