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

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Summary of differences between lamb and lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5, and copper in lamb is higher than in lemon meringue pie.
  • Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 101% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Lamb contains 16 times more zinc than lemon meringue pie. While lamb contains 4.46mg of zinc, lemon meringue pie contains only 0.28mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lemon meringue pie is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +376.9%
Contains more IronIron +88%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1492.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +347.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +481.8%

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.
Lamb
9
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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +605.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +545.3%
Contains more FatsFats +62.3%
Contains more WaterWater +24.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~0.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
1
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.12µg 101%
Protein 24.52g 3.8g 41%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.28mg 38%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.944mg 36%
Selenium 26.4µg 11.6µg 27%
Saturated fat 8.83g 3.185g 26%
Phosphorus 188mg 42mg 21%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Cholesterol 97mg 53mg 15%
Carbs 0g 39.1g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.331g 12%
Fats 20.94g 12.9g 12%
Iron 1.88mg 1mg 11%
Copper 0.119mg 0.042mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.214mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.027mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 5.582g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.159mg 7%
Sodium 72mg 242mg 7%
Potassium 310mg 65mg 7%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.128mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Folate 18µg 25µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.118mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 12mg 1%
Calories 294kcal 285kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 39.1g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 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
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.645g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.