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

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How are buttermilk and lemon meringue pie different?

  • Buttermilk is higher in calcium and phosphorus; however, lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for lemon meringue pie is 17% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains 10 times more calcium than lemon meringue pie. While buttermilk contains 116mg of calcium, lemon meringue pie contains only 12mg.
  • Buttermilk has less saturated fat.

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.5%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +281.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480%

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +230%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1527.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.159mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 +108.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1365.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +716.3%
~equal in Other ~0.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 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 -82.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2097.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9993.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buttermilk 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 Buttermilk Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 3.331g 22%
Fats 0.88g 12.9g 18%
Selenium 2µg 11.6µg 17%
Cholesterol 4mg 53mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 5.582g 13%
Calories 40kcal 285kcal 12%
Iron 0.05mg 1mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.548g 3.185g 12%
Carbs 4.79g 39.1g 11%
Calcium 116mg 12mg 10%
Phosphorus 89mg 42mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.118mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.944mg 6%
Folate 5µg 25µg 5%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.128mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.12µg 4%
Copper 0.011mg 0.042mg 3%
Potassium 151mg 65mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 43µg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 3.3mg 3%
Sodium 190mg 242mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.027mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.214mg 1%
Protein 3.31g 3.8g 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 39.1g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.159mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 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
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.637g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.