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Wafer vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wafer and Pop tarts

  • Wafer has more Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wafer covers your daily need of Copper 35% more than Pop tarts.
  • Pop tarts have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Wafer
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
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 +231.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.1%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.4%

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.
Wafer
5
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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9520%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +645.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
4
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 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 +43.5%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%
Contains more WaterWater +177.8%
~equal in Fats ~13.3g
~equal in Carbs ~68.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
0
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 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 -52.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 433kcal 412kcal Wafer
Protein 6.6g 4.6g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 13.3g Wafer
Net carbs 69.3g 67.31g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 68.41g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 53mg 16mg Wafer
Calcium 31mg 24mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 95mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 3.5mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 30.9g Pop tarts
Fiber 3.4g 1.1g Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.15mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 132mg 88mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 398mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 10IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 3µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Folate 47µg 80µg Pop tarts
Choline 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 4.81g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer 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
21%
Wafer
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.221g)
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.

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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.