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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.
  • Taco shells have less cholesterol.

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% 9.6% 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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +841.2%
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 Opinion
Calories 285kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 3.8g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 12.9g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Lemon meringue pie
Net carbs 39.1g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 39.1g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Taco shells
Magnesium 6mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 12mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 65mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 1mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.042mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.28mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 42mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 242mg 324mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU 17IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 43µg 1µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.128mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 11.6µg 4.8µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.08mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.214mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 25µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Lemon meringue pie
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 3.185g 7.105g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.04mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.143mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.292mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.181mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.092mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.192mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.087mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

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.