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Pineapple cake vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pineapple cake and Lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Calcium, Manganese, Iron, and Phosphorus in Pineapple cake is higher than in Lemon meringue pie.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 12740% more than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 10 times less Calcium than Pineapple cake. Pineapple cake has 120mg of Calcium, while Lemon meringue pie has 12mg.
  • Pineapple cake contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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 +900%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.2%
Contains more Potassium +72.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Copper +107.1%
Contains more Manganese +173.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Selenium +23.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.2%
Contains more Potassium +72.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Copper +107.1%
Contains more Manganese +173.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Selenium +23.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.28

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 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129561%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.159
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.214
Equal in Folate - 25
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
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 A +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129561%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.159
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.214
Equal in Folate - 25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +29.2%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Water +34.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.8
Equal in Fats - 12.9
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 Carbs +29.2%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Water +34.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.8
Equal in Fats - 12.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.185
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.582
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.331
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.185
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.582
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.331

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 39.1g Pineapple cake
Protein 3.5g 3.8g Lemon meringue pie
Fats 12.1g 12.9g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 50.5g 39.1g Pineapple cake
Calories 319kcal 285kcal Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Calcium 120mg 12mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 1mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 13mg 6mg Pineapple cake
Phosphorus 82mg 42mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 112mg 65mg Pineapple cake
Sodium 319mg 242mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.31mg 0.28mg Pineapple cake
Copper 0.087mg 0.042mg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.35mg 0.128mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg 11.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 253IU 160IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 43µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.118mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.159mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 0.944mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.214mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.027mg Pineapple cake
Folate 26µg 25µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.046mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.117mg 0.143mg Lemon meringue pie
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.169mg Lemon meringue pie
Leucine 0.264mg 0.292mg Lemon meringue pie
Lysine 0.143mg 0.181mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.074mg 0.092mg Lemon meringue pie
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.194mg Lemon meringue pie
Valine 0.167mg 0.192mg Lemon meringue pie
Histidine 0.081mg 0.087mg Lemon meringue pie
Cholesterol 22mg 53mg Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 3.185g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 3.331g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
13%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.