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Lemon meringue pie vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lemon meringue pie and barbecue chicken

  • Lemon meringue pie has more manganese and vitamin B1; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 30% more.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains 26 times more manganese than barbecue chicken. Lemon meringue pie contains 0.128mg of manganese, while barbecue chicken contains 0.005mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less cholesterol.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2460%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +535.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +419%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.95mg

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.
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%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +115%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +507.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +607.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +291.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32483.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +492.4%
Contains more FatsFats +16.9%
Contains more WaterWater +41.8%
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.185 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.331 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.5%

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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Protein 3.8g 22.51g 37%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 5.732mg 30%
Cholesterol 53mg 127mg 25%
Phosphorus 42mg 218mg 25%
Selenium 11.6µg 22µg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.47µg 15%
Zinc 0.28mg 1.78mg 14%
Carbs 39.1g 0.12g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.191mg 13%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 2.038g 9%
Potassium 65mg 255mg 6%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.005mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.055mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.227mg 5%
Copper 0.042mg 0.077mg 4%
Sodium 242mg 335mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Folate 25µg 8µg 4%
Saturated fat 3.185g 3.927g 3%
Calories 285kcal 226kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 43µg 20µg 3%
Fats 12.9g 15.08g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 6.446g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.152mg 1%
Iron 1mg 0.95mg 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 0.12g N/A
Calcium 12mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Barbecue chicken
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%
Lemon meringue pie
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.