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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 Monounsaturated Fat in Lemon meringue pie is higher than in Corn syrup.
  • Lemon meringue pie covers your daily Cholesterol needs 18% more than Corn syrup.

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% 9.6% 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 Opinion
Calories 286kcal 285kcal Corn syrup
Protein 0g 3.8g Lemon meringue pie
Fats 0g 12.9g Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Net carbs 77.59g 39.1g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 39.1g Corn syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 6mg Corn syrup
Calcium 18mg 12mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 65mg Lemon meringue pie
Iron 0.37mg 1mg Lemon meringue pie
Sugar 77.59g Lemon meringue pie
Copper 0.053mg 0.042mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.28mg Lemon meringue pie
Phosphorus 11mg 42mg Lemon meringue pie
Sodium 155mg 242mg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 160IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Manganese 0.1mg 0.128mg Lemon meringue pie
Selenium 2.9µg 11.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.118mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.159mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.944mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.214mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.027mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Folate 0µg 25µg Lemon meringue pie
Choline 13.3mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 3.185g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.331g 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Lemon meringue pie

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.