Crouton vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crouton and lemon meringue pie
- The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, copper, and phosphorus in crouton is higher than in lemon meringue pie.
- Crouton covers your daily need for selenium 47% more than lemon meringue pie.
- Crouton contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than lemon meringue pie. While crouton contains 5.439mg of Vitamin B3, lemon meringue pie contains only 0.944mg.
- The amount of sodium in lemon meringue pie is lower.
- Lemon meringue pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croutons, plain 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 | +416.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +308% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +288.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +217.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +173.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +290.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +223.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +428% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +476.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +428% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +213.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +687.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 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 | -52.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +82.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 407kcal | 285kcal |
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| Protein | 11.9g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 6.6g | 12.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 68.4g | 39.1g |
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| Carbs | 73.5g | 39.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg | 65mg |
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| Iron | 4.08mg | 1mg |
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| Fiber | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg | 42mg |
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| Sodium | 698mg | 242mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 160IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 43µg |
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| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.128mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 11.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.944mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.214mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg |
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| Folate | 132µg | 25µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 3.185g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g | 5.582g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 3.331g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.143mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.169mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.292mg |
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| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.181mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.092mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.194mg |
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| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.192mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.087mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.675g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.