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Lemon meringue pie vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lemon meringue pie and Pop tarts?

  • Pop tarts are richer than Lemon meringue pie in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Iron is 31% more.

We used Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types 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 -39.2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +353.6%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
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 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +353.6%
Contains more Copper +257.1%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +501.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1307.4%
Contains more Folate +220%
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 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +501.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1307.4%
Contains more Folate +220%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +246.4%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +75%
Contains more Other +32.2%
Equal in Fats - 13.3
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more Water +246.4%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +75%
Contains more Other +32.2%
Equal in Fats - 13.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.4%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 3.8g 4.6g Pop tarts
Fats 12.9g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 39.1g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 285kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Calcium 12mg 24mg Pop tarts
Iron 1mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 6mg 16mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 42mg 88mg Pop tarts
Potassium 65mg 95mg Pop tarts
Sodium 242mg 398mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.28mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.042mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.128mg Lemon meringue pie
Selenium 11.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 25µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Tryptophan 0.046mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.143mg Lemon meringue pie
Isoleucine 0.169mg Lemon meringue pie
Leucine 0.292mg Lemon meringue pie
Lysine 0.181mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.092mg Lemon meringue pie
Phenylalanine 0.194mg Lemon meringue pie
Valine 0.192mg Lemon meringue pie
Histidine 0.087mg Lemon meringue pie
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 3.185g 2.02g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Pop tarts
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
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.165g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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

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.