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

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How are Lemon meringue pie and Edam different?

  • Lemon meringue pie is higher in Iron, however, Edam is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Edam is 72% higher.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains 2 times more Iron than Edam. While Lemon meringue pie contains 1mg of Iron, Edam contains only 0.44mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie has less Cholesterol.

Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cheese, edam are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +1063.6%
Contains more Calcium +5991.7%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1176.2%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Zinc +1239.3%
Contains more Selenium +25%
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 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +1063.6%
Contains more Calcium +5991.7%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1176.2%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Zinc +1239.3%
Contains more Selenium +25%

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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Edam
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1051.2%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1183.3%
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 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1051.2%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1183.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2634.3%
Contains more Protein +557.6%
Contains more Fats +115.5%
Contains more Other +368.9%
Equal in Water - 41.56
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +2634.3%
Contains more Protein +557.6%
Contains more Fats +115.5%
Contains more Other +368.9%
Equal in Water - 41.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%

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 Edam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Edam Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 1.43g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 3.8g 24.99g Edam
Fats 12.9g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 39.1g 1.43g Lemon meringue pie
Calories 285kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Lemon meringue pie
Calcium 12mg 731mg Edam
Iron 1mg 0.44mg Lemon meringue pie
Magnesium 6mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 42mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 65mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 242mg 812mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.28mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.042mg 0.036mg Lemon meringue pie
Manganese 0.128mg 0.011mg Lemon meringue pie
Selenium 11.6µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 160IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.037mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 0.082mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 25µg 16µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.143mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.169mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.292mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.181mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.092mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.192mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.087mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 53mg 89mg Lemon meringue pie
Saturated Fat 3.185g 17.572g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 0.665g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemon meringue pie Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.387g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.