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

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What are the main differences between pound cake and pop tarts?

  • Pound cake is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B5, yet pop tarts are richer in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% higher.
  • Pound cake has a lower glycemic index than pop tarts.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry 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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +136.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +257.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.3%
~equal in Sodium ~398mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +955.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more WaterWater +107%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.5%
~equal in Protein ~4.6g
~equal in Fats ~13.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pound cake Pop tarts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Pop tarts DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.38mg 26%
Iron 1.48mg 3.5mg 25%
Vitamin A 70µg 289µg 24%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.8mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.811g 2.02g 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Copper 0.042mg 0.15mg 12%
Folate 42µg 80µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.29mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 6.5g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 4.81g 9%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.27mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Phosphorus 140mg 88mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.33mg 6%
Manganese 0.11mg 5%
Carbs 53.64g 68.41g 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Calories 353kcal 412kcal 3%
Potassium 149mg 95mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 1.1g 2%
Calcium 47mg 24mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 16mg 2%
Sodium 377mg 398mg 1%
Protein 5g 4.6g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Fats 13.96g 13.3g 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 67.31g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 30.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Pop tarts
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
26%
Pound cake
36%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.791g)
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.
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.