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

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What are the differences between lemon meringue pie and nougat?

  • Lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and iron, yet nougat is higher in copper, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Lemon meringue pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 18% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in nougat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of nougat is lower.

We used Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Candies, nougat, with almonds types in this article.

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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%
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more IronIron +69.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +346.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +219%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137.5%

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.
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% 9.6% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Nougat
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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 1% 0.06% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +807.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.148mg
~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
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more FatsFats +672.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1914%
Contains more OtherOther +95.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.3%

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
Nougat
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100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.7%

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 Nougat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Nougat Opinion
Calories 285kcal 398kcal Nougat
Protein 3.8g 3.33g Lemon meringue pie
Fats 12.9g 1.67g Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Net carbs 39.1g 89.09g Nougat
Carbs 39.1g 92.39g Nougat
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Nougat
Magnesium 6mg 32mg Nougat
Calcium 12mg 32mg Nougat
Potassium 65mg 105mg Nougat
Iron 1mg 0.59mg Lemon meringue pie
Sugar 44.97g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 3.3g Nougat
Copper 0.042mg 0.134mg Nougat
Zinc 0.28mg 0.42mg Nougat
Phosphorus 42mg 55mg Nougat
Sodium 242mg 33mg Nougat
Vitamin A 160IU 1IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 2.77mg Nougat
Manganese 0.128mg 0.304mg Nougat
Selenium 11.6µg 2.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.013mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.148mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 0.478mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.06mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.02mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.01µg Lemon meringue pie
Folate 25µg 5µg Lemon meringue pie
Choline 5.1mg Nougat
Saturated Fat 3.185g 1.667g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 0g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 0g 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Nougat
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
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.518g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie 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. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/nutrients
  2. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.