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

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Significant differences between Chorizo and Lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Phosphorus in Chorizo is higher than in Lemon meringue pie.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 78% more than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 20 times less Vitamin B6 than Chorizo. Chorizo has 0.53mg of Vitamin B6, while Lemon meringue pie has 0.027mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef 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 Iron +59%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +512.3%
Contains more Zinc +1117.9%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +81.9%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Contains more Iron +59%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +512.3%
Contains more Zinc +1117.9%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +81.9%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Manganese +220%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1863%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 11% 30% 37% 18% 13% 7% 19% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +433.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1863%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +534.2%
Contains more Fats +196.7%
Contains more Other +335.6%
Contains more Carbs +2002.2%
Contains more Water +35.9%
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 Protein +534.2%
Contains more Fats +196.7%
Contains more Other +335.6%
Contains more Carbs +2002.2%
Contains more Water +35.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.331
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.331

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 24.1g 3.8g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 12.9g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Calories 455kcal 285kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 12mg Lemon meringue pie
Iron 1.59mg 1mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 6mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 42mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 65mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 242mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 3.41mg 0.28mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.042mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.128mg Lemon meringue pie
Selenium 21.1µg 11.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 160IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.118mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.159mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.944mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.214mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.027mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 25µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.12µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.046mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.143mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.169mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.292mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.181mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.092mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.194mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.192mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.087mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 53mg Lemon meringue pie
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.185g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 5.582g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.331g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Lemon meringue pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
13%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

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 - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.