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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 have more vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, copper, manganese, and zinc.
  • Tostada shells cover your daily need for 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% 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% 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 8.285g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.363mg 26%
Starch 55.4g 23%
Fiber 5.8g 23%
Phosphorus 42mg 203mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.353mg 20%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 242mg 657mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.185g 7.011g 17%
Selenium 11.6µg 2.2µg 17%
Magnesium 6mg 76mg 17%
Fats 12.9g 23.38g 16%
Copper 0.042mg 0.148mg 12%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.363mg 10%
Calories 285kcal 474kcal 9%
Zinc 0.28mg 1.23mg 9%
Carbs 39.1g 64.43g 8%
Iron 1mg 1.53mg 7%
Folate 25µg 6%
Calcium 12mg 76mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.094mg 5%
Protein 3.8g 6.15g 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 5%
Potassium 65mg 237mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 1.553mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 7.217g 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4%
Net carbs 39.1g 58.63g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.191mg 0%
Trans fat 0.163g 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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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.