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Saltine cracker vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saltine cracker and Pop tarts

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B5, however, Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 53% more than Pop tarts.
  • Pop tarts have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +120.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.1%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg
~equal in Copper ~0.15mg

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +347.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 ProteinProtein +128.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.3%
Contains more OtherOther +84.9%
Contains more FatsFats +731.3%
Contains more WaterWater +267.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 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 -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4477.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +602.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 393kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Protein 10.5g 4.6g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 13.3g Pop tarts
Net carbs 79.6g 67.31g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 68.41g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 24mg Pop tarts
Potassium 115mg 95mg Saltine cracker
Iron 7.72mg 3.5mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 30.9g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 1.1g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.94mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 113mg 88mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 398mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.33mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 3.8mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 80µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 2.02g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 4.81g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
41%
Saltine cracker
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.776g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.