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Tortilla vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tortilla and Lemon meringue pie?

  • Lemon meringue pie has less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 59% higher.
  • Tortilla has 20 times more Calcium than Lemon meringue pie. Tortilla has 244mg of Calcium, while Lemon meringue pie has 12mg.

We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1933.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +303.1%
Contains more IronIron +163%
Contains more CopperCopper +533.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +585.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +723.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.7%

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 0% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +597.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1055.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +452%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
Contains more OtherOther +393.3%
Contains more FatsFats +32.2%
Contains more WaterWater +43.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.331 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Calories 310kcal 285kcal Tortilla
Protein 9.76g 3.8g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 12.9g Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Net carbs 36.09g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 45.89g 39.1g Tortilla
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Tortilla
Magnesium 85mg 6mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 12mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 65mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 1mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.042mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.28mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 42mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 242mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 5IU 160IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.128mg Lemon meringue pie
Selenium 37µg 11.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.118mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.159mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 0.944mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.214mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.027mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 25µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 3.185g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 3.331g Lemon meringue pie
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.046mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.143mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.169mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.292mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg 0.181mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.092mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.194mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.192mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.087mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Lemon meringue pie
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
45%
Tortilla
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/nutrients
  2. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/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.