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

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Summary of differences between Lemon meringue pie and Tostada shells

  • Lemon meringue pie has more Selenium, while Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Tostada shells covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 26% more than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains 5 times more Selenium than Tostada shells. While Lemon meringue pie contains 11.6µg of Selenium, Tostada shells contain only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lemon meringue pie is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Tostada shells, corn.

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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 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +427.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.6%
Contains more IronIron +53%
Contains more CopperCopper +252.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +339.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +383.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183.6%

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% 0% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1244.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +1204.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +81.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.8%
Contains more OtherOther +202.2%

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
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.7%

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 Tostada shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 285kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 3.8g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 12.9g 23.38g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Net carbs 39.1g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 39.1g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 53mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 6mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 12mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 65mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 1mg 1.53mg Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.042mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.28mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 42mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 242mg 657mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Manganese 0.128mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 11.6µg 2.2µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.094mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 1.553mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.191mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Folate 25µg Lemon meringue pie
Trans Fat 0.163g Lemon meringue pie
Saturated Fat 3.185g 7.011g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.046mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.143mg Lemon meringue pie
Isoleucine 0.169mg Lemon meringue pie
Leucine 0.292mg Lemon meringue pie
Lysine 0.181mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.092mg Lemon meringue pie
Phenylalanine 0.194mg Lemon meringue pie
Valine 0.192mg Lemon meringue pie
Histidine 0.087mg Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemon meringue pie Tostada 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
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.826g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.