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

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The main differences between beer and lemon meringue pie

  • Beer contains less selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and manganese than lemon meringue pie.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for lemon meringue pie is 20% higher.
  • Beer is lower in sodium.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than lemon meringue pie.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.7%
Contains more IronIron +4900%
Contains more CopperCopper +740%
Contains more ZincZinc +2700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1833.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~6mg

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.
Beer
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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% 14% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +422%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 +112.4%
Contains more OtherOther +347.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +726.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1001.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.331g 22%
Fats 0g 12.9g 20%
Selenium 0.6µg 11.6µg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.582g 14%
Saturated fat 0g 3.185g 14%
Calories 43kcal 285kcal 12%
Iron 0.02mg 1mg 12%
Carbs 3.55g 39.1g 12%
Sodium 4mg 242mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.159mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.118mg 9%
Protein 0.46g 3.8g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.128mg 5%
Folate 6µg 25µg 5%
Copper 0.005mg 0.042mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.12µg 4%
Phosphorus 14mg 42mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.944mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.214mg 3%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.28mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.027mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 12mg 1%
Potassium 27mg 65mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 39.1g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.185g)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.