Pop tarts vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pop tarts and muffin

Pop tarts have more iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and copper; however, muffin is richer in vitamin B5 and phosphorus.
Pop tarts cover your daily iron needs 28% more than muffin.
Muffin has 13 times less vitamin A than pop tarts. Pop tarts have 962 IU of vitamin A, while muffin has 73 IU.
Pop tarts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pop tarts is 70, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.

Pop tarts

Muffin

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+60%
Contains more IronIron	+169.2%
Contains more CopperCopper	+150%
Contains more ZincZinc	+243.2%

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+27.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+65.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-15.6%

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.

Pop tarts

Muffin

Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+1276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+168%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+850%
Contains more FolateFolate	+66.7%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+∞%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Vitamin K		39.2µg	33%
Vitamin A	289µg	21µg	30%
Iron	3.5mg	1.3mg	28%
Vitamin B6	0.38mg	0.04mg	26%
Polyunsaturated fat	4.81g	8.103g	22%
Manganese		0.449mg	20%
Choline		92.5mg	17%
Selenium		8.2µg	15%
Vitamin B3	3.8mg	1.418mg	15%
Vitamin B2	0.33mg	0.163mg	13%
Vitamin E		1.63mg	11%
Cholesterol	0mg	30mg	10%
Copper	0.15mg	0.06mg	10%
Vitamin B1	0.29mg	0.168mg	10%
Vitamin B5	0mg	0.47mg	9%
Zinc	1.27mg	0.37mg	8%
Phosphorus	88mg	146mg	8%
Folate	80µg	48µg	8%
Starch		16.31g	7%
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.16µg	7%
Carbs	68.41g	53g	5%
Fats	13.3g	16.07g	4%
Saturated fat	2.02g	2.844g	4%
Monounsaturated fat	6.5g	4.822g	4%
Sodium	398mg	336mg	3%
Calories	412kcal	375kcal	2%
Calcium	24mg	44mg	2%
Fructose		1.21g	2%
Vitamin C	0mg	0.9mg	1%
Vitamin D*		4 IU	1%
Vitamin D		0.1µg	1%
Magnesium	16mg	10mg	1%
Potassium	95mg	121mg	1%
Protein	4.6g	4.49g	0%
Protein per 100 calories	1.1g	1.2g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	896kcal	835kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	24g	27g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	5.6	4.5	N/A
Net carbs	67.31g	51.9g	N/A
Sugar	30.9g	31.47g	N/A
Fiber	1.1g	1.1g	0%
Trans fat		0.2g	N/A
Tryptophan		0.066mg	0%
Threonine		0.181mg	0%
Isoleucine		0.224mg	0%
Leucine		0.421mg	0%
Lysine		0.199mg	0%
Methionine		0.115mg	0%
Phenylalanine		0.277mg	0%
Valine		0.257mg	0%
Histidine		0.128mg	0%
Omega-3 - DHA		0.008g	N/A
Omega-3 - ALA		1.022g	N/A
Omega-3 - DPA		0.001g	N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid		0.048g	N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid		0.002g	N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid		0.007g	N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		6.911g	N/A