Frosted cherry vs Pop tarts
Overall, Frosted cherry has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Frosted cherry | Pop tarts |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 385 kcal | 400 kcal |
| Fat | 8.3 g | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 9.8 g |
| Sugars | 32.3 g | 60 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4 g |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Additives | 16 | 15 |
| Allergens | Gelatin, Gluten, Soybeans | Apple, Gluten, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Frosted cherry has 17% less fat (8.3 g vs 10 g).
- Frosted cherry has 73% less saturated fat (2.6 g vs 9.8 g).
- Frosted cherry has 46% less sugar (32.3 g vs 60 g).
- Frosted cherry has 52% less salt (0.8 g vs 1.7 g).
- Pop tarts has 74% more fiber (4 g vs 1 g).
- Frosted cherry has 10% more protein (4.2 g vs 3.8 g).
- Only Frosted cherry lists: Gelatin.
- Only Pop tarts lists: Apple.
Ingredients
Frosted cherry
enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, soybean and palm oil (with tbhq for freshness), sugar, bleached wheat flour. contains 2% or less of wheat starch, salt, dried cherries, dried apples, citric acid, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), modified wheat starch, gelatin, caramel color, xanthan gum, soy lecithin, red 40, natural flavor, red 40 lake, yellow 6, carnauba wax, confectioner’s glaze, blue 1. contains wheat and soy ingredients.
Pop tarts
wheat flour, glucose syrup, dextrose, sugar, palm oil, invert sugar syrup, wheat starch, salt, dried strawberry and apple pieces(strawberries, apples, sugar, gelling agent (pectin)), colours(beetroot red, annatto, paprika extract), raising agents(sodium hydrogen carbonate, diphosphates, calcium phosphate), citric acid, acidity regulator(sodium citrate), beef gelatin, modified starch, stabiliser(xanthan gum), emulsifier(soy lecithin), brown rice syrup, vegetable juice concentrates (beetroot, carrot), niacin, iron, vitamin b1 (thiamin), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), folic acid.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Frosted cherry or Pop tarts?
Overall, Frosted cherry has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Frosted cherry has fewer calories: 385 kcal versus 400 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Frosted cherry has less sugar: 32.3 g versus 60 g per 100 g.