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Apple strudel vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apple strudel and Lemon meringue pie

  • Apple strudel has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Lemon meringue pie is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lemon meringue pie covers your daily Cholesterol needs 16% more than Apple strudel.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains 2 times less Potassium than Apple strudel. Apple strudel contains 149mg of Potassium, while Lemon meringue pie contains 65mg.
  • Apple strudel has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Strudel, apple and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe.

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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 +25%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.4%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +90.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 7% 15% 14% 18% 6% 10% 25% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.4%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +90.2%

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 B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 29% 0% 6% 10% 6% 7% 17% 11% 22% 28% 8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +15.2%
Equal in Carbs - 39.1
Equal in Water - 43.3
Equal in Other - 0.9
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +15.2%
Equal in Carbs - 39.1
Equal in Water - 43.3
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.9%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Net carbs 38.9g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 3.3g 3.8g Lemon meringue pie
Fats 11.2g 12.9g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 41.1g 39.1g Apple strudel
Calories 274kcal 285kcal Lemon meringue pie
Sugar 25.75g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 2.2g Apple strudel
Calcium 15mg 12mg Apple strudel
Iron 0.42mg 1mg Lemon meringue pie
Magnesium 9mg 6mg Apple strudel
Phosphorus 33mg 42mg Lemon meringue pie
Potassium 149mg 65mg Apple strudel
Sodium 135mg 242mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.19mg 0.28mg Lemon meringue pie
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg Lemon meringue pie
Manganese 0.19mg 0.128mg Apple strudel
Selenium 6.1µg 11.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 30IU 160IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 1.42mg Apple strudel
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.118mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.159mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 0.944mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.214mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.027mg Apple strudel
Folate 28µg 25µg Apple strudel
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.12µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.046mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.119mg 0.143mg Lemon meringue pie
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.169mg Lemon meringue pie
Leucine 0.257mg 0.292mg Lemon meringue pie
Lysine 153mg 0.181mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.067mg 0.092mg Lemon meringue pie
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.194mg Lemon meringue pie
Valine 0.164mg 0.192mg Lemon meringue pie
Histidine 0.076mg 0.087mg Lemon meringue pie
Cholesterol 6mg 53mg Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 2.044g 3.185g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 3.267g 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 3.331g Apple strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple strudel Lemon meringue pie
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
12%
Apple strudel
13%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.141g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/nutrients
  2. 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.