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

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Summary of differences between Cornmeal and Lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus in Cornmeal is higher than in Lemon meringue pie.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily need of Folate 46% more than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Cornmeal contains 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Lemon meringue pie. While Cornmeal contains 0.182mg of Vitamin B6, Lemon meringue pie contains only 0.027mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cornmeal is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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 +336%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.7%
Contains more Potassium +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +81%
Contains more Manganese +35.9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Contains more Iron +336%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.7%
Contains more Potassium +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +81%
Contains more Manganese +35.9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%

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 A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +574.1%
Contains more Folate +736%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
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 A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +574.1%
Contains more Folate +736%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.1%
Contains more Carbs +103.2%
Contains more Fats +637.1%
Contains more Water +287.3%
Contains more Other +76.5%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 +87.1%
Contains more Carbs +103.2%
Contains more Fats +637.1%
Contains more Water +287.3%
Contains more Other +76.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1331.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.3%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1331.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 39.1g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 3.8g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 12.9g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 79.45g 39.1g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 285kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 12mg Lemon meringue pie
Iron 4.36mg 1mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 6mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 42mg Cornmeal
Potassium 142mg 65mg Cornmeal
Sodium 7mg 242mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 0.28mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.042mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.128mg Cornmeal
Selenium 10.5µg 11.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 214IU 160IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.118mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.159mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.944mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.214mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.027mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 25µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.046mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.172mg 0.143mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.169mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg 0.292mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.181mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.162mg 0.092mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.194mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.192mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.087mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 3.185g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 3.331g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal 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
46%
Cornmeal
13%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.965g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.

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