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

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Significant differences between lemon meringue pie and eggs

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and zinc in eggs is higher than in lemon meringue pie.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 218% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less cholesterol.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +392.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.8%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains more CopperCopper +4661.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +309.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.5%

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%
Egg
Egg
10
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 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1375%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +348.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +825%
Contains more FolateFolate +76%

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
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3391.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.1%
Contains more WaterWater +72.3%
Contains more OtherOther +18.9%

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
Egg
Egg
0
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.267g

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 Egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.042mg 2mg 218%
Cholesterol 53mg 373mg 107%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 1.11µg 41%
Selenium 11.6µg 30.8µg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.513mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 1.398mg 24%
Phosphorus 42mg 172mg 19%
Protein 3.8g 12.58g 18%
Carbs 39.1g 1.12g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 1.414g 13%
Vitamin A 43µg 149µg 12%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.121mg 7%
Zinc 0.28mg 1.05mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Calories 285kcal 155kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 0.064mg 6%
Folate 25µg 44µg 5%
Sodium 242mg 124mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 4.077g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.066mg 4%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.026mg 4%
Calcium 12mg 50mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Fats 12.9g 10.61g 4%
Iron 1mg 1.19mg 2%
Potassium 65mg 126mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 3.185g 3.267g 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.