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Lemon meringue pie vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lemon meringue pie and Graham cracker

  • Lemon meringue pie contains less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 than Graham cracker.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Graham cracker is 39% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 less Sodium -47.3%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Contains more Calcium +541.7%
Contains more Iron +278%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.5%
Contains more Potassium +161.5%
Contains more Zinc +242.9%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +696.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains less Sodium -47.3%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Contains more Calcium +541.7%
Contains more Iron +278%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.5%
Contains more Potassium +161.5%
Contains more Zinc +242.9%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +696.1%

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 A +7900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +477.8%
Contains more Folate +264%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +7900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +477.8%
Contains more Folate +264%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Contains more Water +1177.3%
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Carbs +98.6%
Contains more Other +84.4%
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Contains more Water +1177.3%
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Carbs +98.6%
Contains more Other +84.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 3.8g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 12.9g 10.6g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 39.1g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 285kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 12mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 1mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 6mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 42mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 65mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 242mg 459mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.28mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.042mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.128mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 11.6µg 6.3µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU 2IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 25µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
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
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Lemon meringue pie
Saturated Fat 3.185g 1.633g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 2.509g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

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Lemon meringue pie Graham cracker
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
13%
Lemon meringue pie
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.552g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/nutrients
  2. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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