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Pumpkin pie vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin pie and Pop tarts

  • Pumpkin pie has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, however, Pop tarts has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Iron is 33% more.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
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 +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +288.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.15mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~88mg

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% 206% 15% 3% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +257%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +503.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +207.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 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 +303.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more FatsFats +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.4%
~equal in Other ~1.19g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.02g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 243kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Protein 3.9g 4.6g Pop tarts
Fats 9.75g 13.3g Pop tarts
Net carbs 33.03g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 34.83g 68.41g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Pop tarts
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Pop tarts
Calcium 64mg 24mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 167mg 95mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Sugar 18.88g 30.9g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.39mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 88mg Pop tarts
Sodium 239mg 398mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 962IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 289µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 5.4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 80µg Pop tarts
Choline 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 2.02g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 4.81g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.048mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.158mg Pumpkin pie
Leucine 0.297mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.192mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg Pumpkin pie
Valine 0.211mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.088mg Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie 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
37%
Pumpkin pie
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.