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

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The main differences between Apple pie and Lemon meringue pie

  • Apple pie contains less Folate, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Lemon meringue pie is 18% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
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 +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +21%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Potassium ~65mg
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg
~equal in Sodium ~242mg

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% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 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 11% 9.6% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +525%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3.3mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.159mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 WaterWater +20.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +17.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15%
~equal in Other ~0.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 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 -16.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Calories 237kcal 285kcal Lemon meringue pie
Protein 1.9g 3.8g Lemon meringue pie
Fats 11g 12.9g Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Net carbs 32.4g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 34g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 6mg Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 12mg Lemon meringue pie
Potassium 65mg 65mg
Iron 1.21mg 1mg Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g Apple pie
Copper 0.046mg 0.042mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.28mg Lemon meringue pie
Phosphorus 24mg 42mg Lemon meringue pie
Sodium 266mg 242mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 124IU 160IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 29µg 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Manganese 0.182mg 0.128mg Apple pie
Selenium 11.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.118mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.159mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.944mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.214mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.027mg Apple pie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Folate 4µg 25µg Lemon meringue pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 3.185g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 3.331g Lemon meringue pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.046mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.054mg 0.143mg Lemon meringue pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.169mg Lemon meringue pie
Leucine 0.129mg 0.292mg Lemon meringue pie
Lysine 0.07mg 0.181mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.032mg 0.092mg Lemon meringue pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.194mg Lemon meringue pie
Valine 0.084mg 0.192mg Lemon meringue pie
Histidine 0.038mg 0.087mg Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie 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
10%
Apple pie
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.612g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.