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 B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, folate, and zinc, yet yellow cake is richer in phosphorus.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 29% higher.
- Pop tarts have 37 times more vitamin A than yellow cake. Pop tarts have 962IU of vitamin A, while yellow cake has 26IU.
- 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
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 | +4028.6% |
| 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 7µg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.043mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 0.8mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.093mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 2.03mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 5.793g | 17% |
| Folate | 80µg | 22µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 5.9µg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.42mg | 8% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 17.75g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 138mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Sodium | 398mg | 310mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 55.36g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 95mg | 187mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 3.16g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 7.214g | 2% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 379kcal | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 4.728g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 53.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 39.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.81 g
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
