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

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Significant differences between lemon meringue pie and clam

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B2 in clam is higher than in lemon meringue pie.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4115% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less sodium.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +866.2%
Contains more IronIron +181%
Contains more CopperCopper +1538.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +875%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +704.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +681.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +451.7%

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% 14% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +569.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +82308.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +16%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Clam
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26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +561.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +662.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +572.4%
Contains more WaterWater +47%
Contains more OtherOther +314.4%

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
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3145.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +503.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%

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 Clam
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 98.89µg 4115%
Selenium 11.6µg 64µg 95%
Copper 0.042mg 0.688mg 72%
Protein 3.8g 25.55g 44%
Sodium 242mg 1202mg 42%
Phosphorus 42mg 338mg 42%
Manganese 0.128mg 1mg 38%
Iron 1mg 2.81mg 23%
Zinc 0.28mg 2.73mg 22%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 22.1mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.426mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 0.552g 19%
Potassium 65mg 628mg 17%
Fats 12.9g 1.95g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 3.354mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.185g 0.188g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 0.172g 14%
Vitamin A 43µg 171µg 14%
Carbs 39.1g 5.13g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.68mg 9%
Calcium 12mg 92mg 8%
Calories 285kcal 148kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.11mg 6%
Cholesterol 53mg 67mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.15mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 18mg 3%
Folate 25µg 29µg 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 5.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Clam
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
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 960mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam 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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.