Pop tarts vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pop tarts and yellow cake?
- Pop tarts are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, folate, and zinc, yet yellow cake is richer in phosphorus.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 31% higher.
- Pop tarts contain less saturated fat.
We used Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4028.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +574.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +254.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 289µg | 7µg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 30% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.474g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 3.999g | 24% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.043mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 0.8mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 2.03mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.093mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02g | 5.793g | 17% |
| Folate | 80µg | 22µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 5.9µg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.42mg | 8% |
| Fats | 13.3g | 17.75g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | 138mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 68.41g | 55.36g | 4% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Sodium | 398mg | 310mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 3.16g | 3% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 187mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 379kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5g | 7.214g | 2% |
| Vitamin D* | 6 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.81g | 4.728g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.1g | 0.83g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 896kcal | 1199kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 24g | 26g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.6 | 2.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 67.31g | 53.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 39.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.728g
