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

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The main differences between Gratin and Lemon meringue pie

  • Gratin has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin C, however, Lemon meringue pie has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Lemon meringue pie is 16% higher.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 10 times less Calcium than Gratin. Gratin has 119mg of Calcium, while Lemon meringue pie has 12mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 Calcium +891.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Potassium +509.2%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +25.8%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Contains more Selenium +329.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Contains more Calcium +891.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Potassium +509.2%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +25.8%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Contains more Selenium +329.6%

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.
Gratin
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +65%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.944
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 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 +65%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.944

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Water +70.9%
Contains more Other +131.1%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +246.9%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +33.2%
Contains more Water +70.9%
Contains more Other +131.1%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +246.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1106.9%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1106.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 5.06g 3.8g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 12.9g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 11.27g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Calories 132kcal 285kcal Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 12mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1mg Lemon meringue pie
Magnesium 20mg 6mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 42mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 65mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 242mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.69mg 0.28mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.042mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.128mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 11.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 264IU 160IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 43µg Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 3.3mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.118mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.159mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.944mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.214mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.027mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 25µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.046mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.143mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.169mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.292mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.181mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.092mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.194mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.192mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.087mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 53mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 3.185g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 3.331g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
15%
Gratin
13%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.548g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.