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

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Significant differences between clam and lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B2 in clam is higher than in lemon meringue pie.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4115% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 16 times less copper than clam. Clam has 0.688mg of copper, while lemon meringue pie has 0.042mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less sodium.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
Clam
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
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 +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +866.2%
Contains more IronIron +181%
Contains more CopperCopper +1538.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +875%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +704.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +681.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +451.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.9%

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.
Clam
9
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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
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 CVitamin C +569.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +82308.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +16%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 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 +572.4%
Contains more WaterWater +47%
Contains more OtherOther +314.4%
Contains more FatsFats +561.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +662.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 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 -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3145.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +503.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.12µg 4115%
Selenium 64µg 11.6µg 95%
Copper 0.688mg 0.042mg 72%
Protein 25.55g 3.8g 44%
Sodium 1202mg 242mg 42%
Phosphorus 338mg 42mg 42%
Manganese 1mg 0.128mg 38%
Iron 2.81mg 1mg 23%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.28mg 22%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 3.3mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.159mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.331g 19%
Potassium 628mg 65mg 17%
Fats 1.95g 12.9g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.944mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.188g 3.185g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 5.582g 14%
Vitamin A 171µg 43µg 14%
Carbs 5.13g 39.1g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.214mg 9%
Calcium 92mg 12mg 8%
Calories 148kcal 285kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.027mg 6%
Cholesterol 67mg 53mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.118mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 6mg 3%
Folate 29µg 25µg 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 39.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam 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
983%
Clam
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 960mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam 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 ($)

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.