Cottage cheese vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cottage cheese and lemon meringue pie
- Cottage cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, calcium, and vitamin B5, while lemon meringue pie has more iron, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Cottage cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 17% more than lemon meringue pie.
- Cottage cheese contains 7 times more calcium than lemon meringue pie. While cottage cheese contains 83mg of calcium, lemon meringue pie contains only 12mg.
- The amount of sodium in lemon meringue pie is lower.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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 | +591.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +278.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1328.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +258.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +337% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +853.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +108.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1056.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 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 | -46.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +617.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2608.1% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 3.331g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 42mg | 17% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 12.9g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.12µg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 1mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 39.1g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 53mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 5.582g | 12% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 285kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.118mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 3.185g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.214mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.128mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 242mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.944mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 25µg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 11.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 104mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 43µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 39.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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