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Lemon meringue pie vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemon meringue pie and English muffins different?

  • English muffins have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, and Copper than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from English muffins is 38% higher.

Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) are the varieties 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 less Sodium -43.1%
Contains more Calcium +1258.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +294.5%
Contains more Selenium +93.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains less Sodium -43.1%
Contains more Calcium +1258.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +294.5%
Contains more Selenium +93.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +276%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 11% 30% 37% 18% 13% 7% 19% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +276%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +663.3%
Contains more Protein +133.4%
Contains more Carbs +13%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Water - 43.56
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Fats +663.3%
Contains more Protein +133.4%
Contains more Carbs +13%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Water - 43.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1357.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1357.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemon meringue pie English muffins
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 40.67g English muffins
Protein 3.8g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 12.9g 1.69g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 39.1g 44.17g English muffins
Calories 285kcal 227kcal Lemon meringue pie
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 12mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 1mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 6mg 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 42mg 92mg English muffins
Potassium 65mg 109mg English muffins
Sodium 242mg 425mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.28mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.042mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.128mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 11.6µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 160IU 0IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.8mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.363mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.054mg English muffins
Folate 25µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.04µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.143mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.292mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.181mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.092mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.192mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.087mg 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 3.185g 0.733g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 0.383g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 0.498g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie English muffins
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Lemon meringue pie
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.