Lemon meringue pie vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lemon meringue pie and cottage cheese
- Lemon meringue pie has more iron, vitamin B1, and manganese, while cottage cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Cottage cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 17% more than lemon meringue pie.
- Lemon meringue pie contains 64 times more manganese than cottage cheese. While lemon meringue pie contains 0.128mg of manganese, cottage cheese contains only 0.002mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in cottage cheese is lower.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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 IronIron | +1328.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +44.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6300% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +591.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +278.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +16.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +337% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +853.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +108.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +258.3% |
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:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1056.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +84.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +56.7% |
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
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +617.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2608.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.1% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.331g | 0.123g | 21% |
Phosphorus | 42mg | 159mg | 17% |
Protein | 3.8g | 11.12g | 15% |
Fats | 12.9g | 4.3g | 13% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.43µg | 13% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.07mg | 12% |
Carbs | 39.1g | 3.38g | 12% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 17mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.582g | 0.778g | 12% |
Calories | 285kcal | 98kcal | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.118mg | 0.027mg | 8% |
Calcium | 12mg | 83mg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 3.185g | 1.718g | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.214mg | 0.557mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.002mg | 5% |
Sodium | 242mg | 364mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.944mg | 0.099mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
Folate | 25µg | 12µg | 3% |
Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
Selenium | 11.6µg | 9.7µg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Potassium | 65mg | 104mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 43µg | 37µg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.042mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 39.1g | 3.38g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
Magnesium | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.292mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.092mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.192mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | 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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23%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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