Lemon meringue pie vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lemon meringue pie and dulce de Leche?
- Lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium, iron, and vitamin B1, yet dulce de Leche is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B12.
- Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for calcium is 24% higher.
- Lemon meringue pie has 7 times more vitamin B1 than dulce de Leche. Lemon meringue pie has 0.118mg of vitamin B1, while dulce de Leche has 0.016mg.
- Dulce de Leche contains less cholesterol.
- Dulce de Leche has a lower glycemic index than lemon meringue pie.
We used Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Dulce de Leche types in this comparison.
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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 | +488.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +950% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +329.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1991.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +438.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +359.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +637.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +349.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +154.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +290.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +158.3% |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.4% |
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +788.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 12mg | 251mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 193mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.331g | 0.375g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.405mg | 19% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 11.6µg | 2.7µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.214mg | 0.835mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Fats | 12.9g | 7.35g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.582g | 2.143g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.118mg | 0.016mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.31µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 29mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 350mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 6.84g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.185g | 4.534g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.79mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 129mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.002mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 39.1g | 55.35g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.944mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.004mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Folate | 25µg | 11µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 74µg | 3% |
| Calories | 285kcal | 315kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 2.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 39.1g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 49.74g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.349g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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