Lemon meringue pie vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lemon meringue pie and pop tarts?
- Pop tarts are richer than lemon meringue pie in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, copper, and zinc.
- Pop tarts' daily need coverage for iron is 31% more.
- The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is lower.
We used Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -39.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +353.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +572.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +145.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +302.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1307.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 1mg | 3.5mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.38mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 289µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 11.6µg | 21% | |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.944mg | 3.8mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.118mg | 0.29mg | 14% |
| Folate | 25µg | 80µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.33mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.15mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.331g | 4.81g | 10% |
| Carbs | 39.1g | 68.41g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 1.27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 398mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 412kcal | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.185g | 2.02g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.214mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.582g | 6.5g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 4.6g | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Fats | 12.9g | 13.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 39.1g | 67.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 30.9g | 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 | 0.005g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
13.3 g
Carbs:
68.41 g
Water:
12.5 g
Other:
1.19 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +246.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.185 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.331 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.4% |
