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Corn syrup vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn syrup and lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat in lemon meringue pie is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Lemon meringue pie covers your daily cholesterol needs 18% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 3.6% 5.7% 38% 14% 7.6% 18% 32% 17% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.7%
Contains more IronIron +170.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +281.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 14% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +972.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4620%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +830.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +98.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +96.7%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.331g 22%
Fats 0g 12.9g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Selenium 2.9µg 11.6µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.582g 14%
Saturated fat 0g 3.185g 14%
Carbs 77.59g 39.1g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.159mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.118mg 9%
Protein 0g 3.8g 8%
Iron 0.37mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.944mg 6%
Folate 0µg 25µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Phosphorus 11mg 42mg 4%
Sodium 155mg 242mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.214mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.28mg 2%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.128mg 1%
Copper 0.053mg 0.042mg 1%
Potassium 44mg 65mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.027mg 1%
Calories 286kcal 285kcal 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 39.1g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Lemon meringue pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Corn syrup
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.185g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.