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

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The main differences between Tortilla and Lemon meringue pie

  • Lemon meringue pie contains less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, and Manganese than Tortilla.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tortilla is 35% higher.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Tortilla. Tortilla has 4.125mg of Vitamin B3, while Lemon meringue pie has 0.944mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%
Contains more Selenium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%
Contains more Selenium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +292%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 11% 30% 37% 18% 13% 7% 19% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +292%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.6%
Contains more Carbs +27.7%
Contains more Other +107.8%
Contains more Fats +1257.9%
Equal in Water - 43.3
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 Protein +91.6%
Contains more Carbs +27.7%
Contains more Other +107.8%
Contains more Fats +1257.9%
Equal in Water - 43.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2917.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.9%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2917.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 39.1g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 3.8g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 12.9g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 49.94g 39.1g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 285kcal Lemon meringue pie
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 12mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 6mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 42mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 65mg Tortilla
Sodium 482mg 242mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.32mg 0.28mg Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg 0.042mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.128mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 11.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 160IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.118mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.159mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.944mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.214mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.027mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg 25µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.046mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg 0.143mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.169mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.292mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.181mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.122mg 0.092mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.194mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.192mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.087mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 53mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 3.185g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.331g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Lemon meringue pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla
13%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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 Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.889g)
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 lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.