Croissant vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Croissant and Lemon meringue pie
- The amount of Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B5, Iron, Phosphorus, and Manganese in Croissant is higher than in Lemon meringue pie.
- Croissant covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Lemon meringue pie.
- Lemon meringue pie has 5 times less Vitamin A than Croissant. Croissant has 206µg of Vitamin A, while Lemon meringue pie has 43µg.
- Lemon meringue pie contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +167.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +365% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +228.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +302.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +252% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1550% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.331 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +204.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~5.582g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 406kcal | 285kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 21g | 12.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 3.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 39.1g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 39.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 53mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 65mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 1mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 42mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 242mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 160IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg | 43µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.128mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 11.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.944mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.214mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 25µg |
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| Choline | 38.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 3.185g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 5.582g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 3.331g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.143mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.169mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.292mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.181mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.092mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.194mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.192mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.087mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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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
33%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.474g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)