Puff pastry vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between puff pastry and pop tarts?
- Pop tarts are richer than puff pastry in vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron, zinc, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 28% more.
- Puff pastry has 3 times more saturated fat than pop tarts. While puff pastry has 5.502g of saturated fat, pop tarts have only 2.02g.
- The glycemic index of puff pastry is lower.
We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +362.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 4.81g | 116% |
| Selenium | 24.5µg | 45% | |
| Fats | 38.5g | 13.3g | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 289µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.38mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.495mg | 22% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.502g | 2.02g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 3.5mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 45.7g | 68.41g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.27mg | 7% |
| Calories | 558kcal | 412kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 398mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.33mg | 6% |
| Folate | 55µg | 80µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.828g | 6.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 4.6g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.2g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.75g | 30.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 3.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.158mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.482g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.