Fruit salad vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fruit salad and lemon meringue pie
- Fruit salad has more vitamin A; however, lemon meringue pie has more vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for lemon meringue pie is 18% higher.
- Lemon meringue pie has 4 times less vitamin A than fruit salad. Fruit salad has 600IU of vitamin A, while lemon meringue pie has 160IU.
- Fruit salad is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
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 AVitamin A | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +972.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1035.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +303.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +733.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +99% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +645.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +199.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +246.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 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 | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +111540% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30181.8% |
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 price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 3.331g | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.6µg | 21% | |
| Fats | 0.03g | 12.9g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 5.582g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.004g | 3.185g | 14% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 285kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.014mg | 0.159mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 242mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.118mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 1mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 13.05g | 39.1g | 9% |
| Protein | 0.51g | 3.8g | 7% |
| Folate | 3µg | 25µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.356mg | 0.944mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.214mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.128mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 43µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 3.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.05g | 39.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.181g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 ($)
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.