Basil vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between basil and lemon meringue pie
- Basil has more vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, calcium, vitamin C, and magnesium; however, lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin A needs 102% more than lemon meringue pie.
- Lemon meringue pie contains 15 times less calcium than basil. Basil contains 177mg of calcium, while lemon meringue pie contains 12mg.
- Basil has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of basil is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +966.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1375% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +353.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +816.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +189.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +796.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3766.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +514% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +474.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +112.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1915.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1375.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
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 | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6243.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +756.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.128mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.042mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 1mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 43µg | 25% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 11.6µg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 3.331g | 20% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 12.9g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 12mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 3.3mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 6mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 5.582g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 3.185g | 14% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 285kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 39.1g | 12% |
| Folate | 68µg | 25µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 242mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.027mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 65mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.118mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.159mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.28mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 39.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.144g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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.