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Fajita vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fajita and lemon meringue pie

  • Lemon meringue pie contains less phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, zinc, and selenium than fajita.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for fajita is 34% higher.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 14 times less vitamin B6 than fajita. Fajita has 0.387mg of vitamin B6, while lemon meringue pie has 0.027mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie is lower in sodium.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index than fajita.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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.
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
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 +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +336.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +389.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +559.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.9%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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.
Fajita
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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% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more FolateFolate +525%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 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 ProteinProtein +388.4%
Contains more WaterWater +63%
Contains more OtherOther +220%
Contains more FatsFats +125.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1653.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
26% 46% 28%
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 -49.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +139.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Phosphorus 277mg 42mg 34%
Protein 18.56g 3.8g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.027mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 0.944mg 24%
Sodium 799mg 242mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.12µg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 3.331g 15%
Carbs 2.23g 39.1g 12%
Cholesterol 88mg 53mg 12%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Fats 5.73g 12.9g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.214mg 10%
Zinc 1.37mg 0.28mg 10%
Selenium 16.7µg 11.6µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 5.582g 8%
Calories 135kcal 285kcal 8%
Saturated fat 1.596g 3.185g 7%
Potassium 284mg 65mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Folate 4µg 25µg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.159mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.128mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.118mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 39.1g N/A
Calcium 13mg 12mg 0%
Iron 0.99mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita 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
31%
Fajita
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.589g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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.