Carrot cake vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Carrot cake and Lemon meringue pie
- The amount of Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B3 in Carrot cake is higher than in Lemon meringue pie.
- Carrot cake covers your daily need of Phosphorus 29% more than Lemon meringue pie.
- Carrot cake contains 14 times more Calcium than Lemon meringue pie. While Carrot cake contains 172mg of Calcium, Lemon meringue pie contains only 12mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Lemon meringue pie is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +488.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +312.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +1106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +200% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1102.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 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 | -53.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +38.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.331g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 415kcal | 285kcal |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 12.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 3.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 39.1g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 39.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 65mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 1mg |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 42mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 242mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 160IU |
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| Vitamin A | 97µg | 43µg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.128mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 11.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 0.944mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.214mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.12µg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 25µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 3.185g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 5.582g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 3.331g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.143mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.169mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.292mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.181mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.092mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.194mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.192mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.087mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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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
28%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.713g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)