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Lemon meringue pie vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lemon meringue pie and Chocolate cake

  • Chocolate cake has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Copper is 18% more.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +61%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +115.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Copper +392.9%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Equal in Selenium - 11.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +61%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +115.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Copper +392.9%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Equal in Selenium - 11.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Equal in Folate - 27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 11% 30% 37% 18% 13% 7% 19% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +77.5%
Contains more Protein +39.5%
Contains more Fats +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +36.6%
Contains more Other +100%
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +77.5%
Contains more Protein +39.5%
Contains more Fats +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +36.6%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 3.8g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 12.9g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 39.1g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 285kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 12mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 6mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 42mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 65mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 242mg 315mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.28mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.128mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.6µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 160IU 140IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.2mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 25µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.143mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.292mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.181mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.092mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.192mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.087mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 53mg 58mg Lemon meringue pie
Saturated Fat 3.185g 5.43g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.005g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 2.761g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Lemon meringue pie
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.