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

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Differences between beetroot and lemon meringue pie

  • Beetroot is higher in folate, manganese, and potassium; however, lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Beetroot's daily need coverage for folate is 21% higher.
  • Beetroot has 5 times more potassium than lemon meringue pie. While beetroot has 325mg of potassium, lemon meringue pie has only 65mg.
  • Beetroot has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Beets, raw 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 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
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 +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1557.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~42mg

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 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
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 CVitamin C +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +336%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 +102.3%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136%
Contains more FatsFats +7488.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +309%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 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 -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17343.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5451.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 3.331g 22%
Folate 109µg 25µg 21%
Fats 0.17g 12.9g 20%
Selenium 0.7µg 11.6µg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 5.582g 14%
Saturated fat 0.027g 3.185g 14%
Calories 43kcal 285kcal 12%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Carbs 9.56g 39.1g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.159mg 9%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.128mg 9%
Potassium 325mg 65mg 8%
Sodium 78mg 242mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.118mg 7%
Vitamin A 2µg 43µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 6mg 4%
Copper 0.075mg 0.042mg 4%
Protein 1.61g 3.8g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.944mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 1mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 3.3mg 2%
Choline 6mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.214mg 1%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 39.1g N/A
Calcium 16mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 6.76g N/A
Phosphorus 40mg 42mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 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
Beetroot 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
12%
Beetroot
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.158g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.