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

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How are gooseberries and lemon meringue pie different?

  • Gooseberries are richer in vitamin C, while lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Gooseberries cover your daily need for vitamin C, 27% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Gooseberries are lower in saturated fat.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index (59) than gooseberries (15).

Gooseberries, raw and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 7.5% 17% 12% 23% 3.3% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
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 +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +222.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1833.3%

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.
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 92% 5% 7.4% 0% 10% 6.9% 5.6% 17% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 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 +739.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 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 WaterWater +102.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +331.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2124.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +284.1%
Contains more OtherOther +83.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 13% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.317 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10845.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +950.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gooseberry Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Vitamin C 27.7mg 3.3mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.317g 3.331g 20%
Selenium 0.6µg 11.6µg 20%
Fats 0.58g 12.9g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Fiber 4.3g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 5.582g 14%
Saturated fat 0.038g 3.185g 14%
Calories 44kcal 285kcal 12%
Sodium 1mg 242mg 10%
Carbs 10.18g 39.1g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.159mg 10%
Iron 0.31mg 1mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.118mg 7%
Protein 0.88g 3.8g 6%
Folate 6µg 25µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Potassium 198mg 65mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.944mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.027mg 4%
Vitamin A 15µg 43µg 3%
Copper 0.07mg 0.042mg 3%
Phosphorus 27mg 42mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 6mg 1%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.28mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.286mg 0.214mg 1%
Manganese 0.144mg 0.128mg 1%
Net carbs 5.88g 39.1g N/A
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 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gooseberry 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
13%
Gooseberry
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Gooseberry
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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.

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.