Shortbread vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortbread and pop tarts different?
- Shortbread is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and polyunsaturated fat, while pop tarts are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin A, zinc, copper, and iron.
- Shortbread covers your daily need for saturated fat, 30% more than pop tarts.
- Pop tarts are lower in saturated fat.
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types were used 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 | -11.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
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 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +435.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +247.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~68.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.81 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.5g
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 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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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 289µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 2.02g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.38mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 4.81g | 23% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 13.3g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 17% | |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 3.5mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.27mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 412kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.29mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 3.8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 398mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 4.6g | 2% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 68.41g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 95mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 30.9g | N/A |
| Folate | 81µg | 80µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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
30%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.085g)
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.