Lemon meringue pie vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lemon meringue pie and butter?
- Lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate, yet butter is richer in vitamin A.
- Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 237% higher.
- Lemon meringue pie has 50 times more iron than butter. Lemon meringue pie has 1mg of iron, while butter has 0.02mg.
- Butter contains less sodium.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index than lemon meringue pie.
We used Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Butter, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +170.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +211.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1060% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +367.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1490.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.7% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +347.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65066.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +141.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +528.8% |
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
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +319.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.01g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.185g | 50.489g | 215% |
| Fats | 12.9g | 81.11g | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 684µg | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 215mg | 54% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.582g | 23.43g | 45% |
| Calories | 285kcal | 717kcal | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.6µg | 1µg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 15% | |
| Carbs | 39.1g | 0.06g | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.02mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.034mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 11mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.118mg | 0.005mg | 9% |
| Folate | 25µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 6% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 0.85g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.944mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.004mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.214mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.003mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.17µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.331g | 3.01g | 2% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 39.1g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.092mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 47.304g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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.