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

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Significant differences between feta and lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5 in feta is higher than in lemon meringue pie.
  • Feta covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 41 times less calcium than feta. Feta has 493mg of calcium, while lemon meringue pie has 12mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less saturated fat.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4008.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +928.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +702.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.3%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.1%
~equal in Potassium ~65mg

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.
Feta
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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +430.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1308.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.944mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +273.9%
Contains more FatsFats +65%
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more OtherOther +477.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +856%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 -78.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +463.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.12µg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.159mg 53%
Saturated fat 14.946g 3.185g 53%
Calcium 493mg 12mg 48%
Phosphorus 337mg 42mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.027mg 31%
Sodium 917mg 242mg 29%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.28mg 24%
Protein 14.21g 3.8g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 3.331g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.214mg 15%
Fats 21.28g 12.9g 13%
Cholesterol 89mg 53mg 12%
Carbs 4.09g 39.1g 12%
Vitamin A 125µg 43µg 9%
Selenium 15µg 11.6µg 6%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.128mg 4%
Iron 0.65mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.118mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Folate 32µg 25µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 5.582g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Calories 264kcal 285kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Copper 0.032mg 0.042mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 39.1g N/A
Potassium 62mg 65mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.944mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.761g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.