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Lemon meringue pie vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemon meringue pie and Pastry different?

  • Pastry is higher than Lemon meringue pie in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 32% more than Lemon meringue pie.

Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types were 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 more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +156%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +89.3%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +281.3%
Contains more Selenium +108.6%
Equal in Potassium - 61
Equal in Sodium - 249
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +156%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +89.3%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +281.3%
Contains more Selenium +108.6%
Equal in Potassium - 61
Equal in Sodium - 249

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +15900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.5%
Contains more Folate +212%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +15900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.5%
Contains more Folate +212%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +409.4%
Contains more Protein +92.1%
Contains more Fats +195.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.3%
Contains more Other +11.1%
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +409.4%
Contains more Protein +92.1%
Contains more Fats +195.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.3%
Contains more Other +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.9%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.9%

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 Pastry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 3.8g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 12.9g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 39.1g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 285kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 12mg 10mg Lemon meringue pie
Iron 1mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 6mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 42mg 60mg Pastry
Potassium 65mg 61mg Lemon meringue pie
Sodium 242mg 249mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.28mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.042mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.128mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 11.6µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 160IU 1IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.021mg Lemon meringue pie
Folate 25µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.143mg 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.292mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.181mg 0.142mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.092mg 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.192mg 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.087mg 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 3.185g 9.643g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.