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Lemon meringue pie vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lemon meringue pie and taco shells

  • Lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium; however, taco shells are richer in phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, folate, and calcium.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 27% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Taco shells, baked.

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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 4.3% 3.6% 5.7% 38% 14% 7.6% 18% 32% 17% 63%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.4%
Contains more IronIron +64%
Contains more CopperCopper +169%
Contains more ZincZinc +475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +454.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.5%

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.
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%
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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +651.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +176%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +576.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.7%
Contains more FatsFats +68.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.4%
Contains more OtherOther +112.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.185 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.331 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Taco shells DV% diff.
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Phosphorus 42mg 233mg 27%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.56mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.185g 7.105g 18%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Magnesium 6mg 83mg 18%
Fats 12.9g 21.79g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 5.495g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.203mg 14%
Zinc 0.28mg 1.61mg 12%
Selenium 11.6µg 4.8µg 12%
Folate 25µg 69µg 11%
Calories 285kcal 476kcal 10%
Calcium 12mg 100mg 9%
Copper 0.042mg 0.113mg 8%
Iron 1mg 1.64mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.216mg 8%
Carbs 39.1g 63.49g 8%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 1.867mg 6%
Choline 29.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Potassium 65mg 231mg 5%
Protein 3.8g 6.41g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 4%
Sodium 242mg 324mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 6.935g 3%
Net carbs 39.1g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 1.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemon meringue pie Taco shells
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
12%
Lemon meringue pie
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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
  2. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.