Lemon meringue pie vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lemon meringue pie and apple pie
- Apple pie contains less folate, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat than lemon meringue pie.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for lemon meringue pie is 18% higher.
- Apple pie has 6 times less folate than lemon meringue pie. Lemon meringue pie has 25µg of folate, while apple pie has 4µg.
- Apple pie is lower in cholesterol.
- Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index than apple pie.
Food types used in this article are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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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 ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
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Other
~0.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.185 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.331 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 11.6µg | 21% | |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.331g | 2.198g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Folate | 25µg | 4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.01µg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 1.9g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.185g | 3.797g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.582g | 4.388g | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.21mg | 3% |
| Fats | 12.9g | 11g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 39.1g | 34g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.214mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 29µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.182mg | 2% |
| Calories | 285kcal | 237kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.944mg | 1.123mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.118mg | 0.134mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 266mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 3.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 39.1g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.092mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.612g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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