Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts vs Pop tarts
Overall, Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts 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 | 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 | 15 | 15 |
| Allergens | 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 Pop-Tarts has 17% less fat (8.3 g vs 10 g).
- Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts has 73% less saturated fat (2.6 g vs 9.8 g).
- Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts has 46% less sugar (32.3 g vs 60 g).
- Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts has 52% less salt (0.8 g vs 1.7 g).
- Pop tarts has 74% more fiber (4 g vs 1 g).
- Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts has 10% more protein (4.2 g vs 3.8 g).
- Only Pop tarts lists: Apple.
Ingredients
Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts
Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, vitamin B₂ (riboflavin), folic acid) - Corn syrup - High fructose corn syrup - Dextrose - Sugar - Soybean oil - Palm oil (with TBHQ for freshness) - Bleached wheat flour - Wheat starch - Salt - Leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate) - Citric acid - Dried cherries - Dried apples - Soy lecithin - Gelatin - Caramel color - Modified wheat starch - Xanthan gum - Red 40 - Red 40 lake - Natural flavor - Yellow 6 - Carnauba wax - 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 Pop-Tarts or Pop tarts?
Overall, Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts 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 Pop-Tarts has fewer calories: 385 kcal versus 400 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts has less sugar: 32.3 g versus 60 g per 100 g.