White cake vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are white cake and pop tarts different?
- Pop tarts are higher than white cake in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, copper, and zinc.
- Pop tarts cover your daily need for vitamin A, 31% more than white cake.
- White cake contains 2 times more saturated fat than pop tarts. White cake contains 3.897g of saturated fat, while pop tarts contain 2.02g.
- Pop tarts have a higher glycemic index (70) than white cake (42).
Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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 more CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +201.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +284.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +2308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1210.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.1% |
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Protein
~4.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~68.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
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 | -48.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 289µg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 3.5mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.38mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.162g | 4.81g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.063mg | 3.8mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.29mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.277mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 31µg | 80µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.33mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.897g | 2.02g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 1.27mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.692g | 6.5g | 7% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 398mg | 5% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 13.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 412kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 63.2g | 68.41g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.4g | 4.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.2g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 95mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 57.39g | 30.9g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 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
13%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pop tarts is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.877g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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