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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and lemon meringue pie

  • Lemon meringue pie has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, copper, and selenium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily calcium needs 110% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains 19 times less vitamin B12 than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 2.26µg of vitamin B12, while lemon meringue pie contains 0.12µg.
  • Lemon meringue pie has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
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 +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1282.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1635.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.6%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.6%

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.
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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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 AVitamin A +272.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +306.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +728.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 ProteinProtein +426.3%
Contains more FatsFats +55%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +792.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2754%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 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 -76.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +621%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.582g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 12mg 110%
Phosphorus 729mg 42mg 98%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.12µg 89%
Sodium 1529mg 242mg 56%
Saturated fat 13.317g 3.185g 46%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.28mg 33%
Protein 20g 3.8g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.159mg 25%
Copper 0.238mg 0.042mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3.331g 19%
Vitamin A 160µg 43µg 13%
Carbs 1.37g 39.1g 13%
Cholesterol 88mg 53mg 12%
Fats 20g 12.9g 11%
Selenium 17.7µg 11.6µg 11%
Magnesium 38mg 6mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.118mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.944mg 5%
Folate 10µg 25µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.128mg 2%
Potassium 125mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.214mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.027mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 5.582g 1%
Calories 265kcal 285kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 39.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 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
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 1287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.132g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.