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

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How are Lemon meringue pie and Cheesecake different?

  • Lemon meringue pie is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 34% more than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheesecake. Lemon meringue pie contains 0.944mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sodium.

Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cheesecake commercially prepared types were used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more IronIron +58.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.14mg

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%
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 1.3% 33% 11% 15% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +725%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.7%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.7%
Contains more FatsFats +74.4%
~equal in Water ~45.6g
~equal in Other ~0.9g

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.7%

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 Cheesecake
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Cheesecake Opinion
Calories 285kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Protein 3.8g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 12.9g 22.5g Cheesecake
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.4mg Lemon meringue pie
Net carbs 39.1g 25.1g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 39.1g 25.5g Lemon meringue pie
Cholesterol 53mg 55mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Cheesecake
Calcium 12mg 51mg Cheesecake
Potassium 65mg 90mg Cheesecake
Iron 1mg 0.63mg Lemon meringue pie
Sugar 21.8g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 0.4g Cheesecake
Copper 0.042mg 0.02mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.28mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Phosphorus 42mg 93mg Cheesecake
Sodium 242mg 438mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A 43µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.128mg 0.14mg Cheesecake
Selenium 11.6µg 5.2µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.028mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 0.195mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.052mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Folate 25µg 18µg Lemon meringue pie
Choline 45.9mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 3.185g 9.921g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 1.602g Lemon meringue pie
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.143mg 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.292mg 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.181mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.092mg 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.192mg 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.087mg 0.133mg Cheesecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.005g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Cheesecake
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
18%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.