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Lemon meringue pie vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemon meringue pie and Amaranth grain

  • Lemon meringue pie has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily need of Manganese 32% more than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains 40 times more Sodium than Amaranth grain. While Lemon meringue pie contains 242mg of Sodium, Amaranth grain contains only 6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 Selenium +110.9%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +254.8%
Contains more Manganese +567.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Selenium +110.9%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +254.8%
Contains more Manganese +567.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.7%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.7%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +716.5%
Contains more Carbs +109.2%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Water +73.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.8
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Fats +716.5%
Contains more Carbs +109.2%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Water +73.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 16.59g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 3.8g 3.8g
Fats 12.9g 1.58g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 39.1g 18.69g Lemon meringue pie
Calories 285kcal 102kcal Lemon meringue pie
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 12mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 6mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 42mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 65mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 242mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.28mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.042mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.128mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 11.6µg 5.5µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.015mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.022mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 0.235mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B5 0.214mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 25µg 22µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Tryptophan 0.046mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.143mg Lemon meringue pie
Isoleucine 0.169mg Lemon meringue pie
Leucine 0.292mg Lemon meringue pie
Lysine 0.181mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.092mg Lemon meringue pie
Phenylalanine 0.194mg Lemon meringue pie
Valine 0.192mg Lemon meringue pie
Histidine 0.087mg Lemon meringue pie
Cholesterol 53mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 3.185g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemon meringue pie Amaranth grain
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
13%
Lemon meringue pie
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.185g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.