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

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Differences between icing and lemon meringue pie

  • Icing is higher in vitamin B2 and polyunsaturated fat; however, lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Lemon meringue pie's daily need coverage for selenium is 21% higher.
  • Icing has 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than lemon meringue pie. While icing has 7.951g of polyunsaturated fat, lemon meringue pie has only 3.331g.

The food types used in this comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.2%
Contains more IronIron +525%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11500%

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.
Icing
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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% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +289.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 FatsFats +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +187.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.185g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 3.331g 31%
Selenium 0.1µg 11.6µg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.159mg 11%
Iron 0.16mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin K 13µg 11%
Carbs 67.89g 39.1g 10%
Vitamin E 1.53mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.118mg 9%
Protein 0g 3.8g 8%
Calories 418kcal 285kcal 7%
Manganese 0mg 0.128mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Fats 16.23g 12.9g 5%
Copper 0mg 0.042mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.944mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Folate 8µg 25µg 4%
Phosphorus 18mg 42mg 3%
Sodium 184mg 242mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.214mg 3%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.28mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.86g 5.582g 2%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.027mg 2%
Magnesium 1mg 6mg 1%
Potassium 34mg 65mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 12mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.974g 3.185g 1%
Net carbs 67.89g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 63.1g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 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 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing 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
12%
Icing
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.