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Lemon meringue pie vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lemon meringue pie and french fries different?

  • Lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium and vitamin B2; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for french fries is 27% higher.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a lower glycemic index (59) than french fries (70).

Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1188.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +483.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +790.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93%

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%
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1277.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more FatsFats +14.2%
Contains more OtherOther +105.6%
~equal in Protein ~3.43g
~equal in Carbs ~41.44g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.969g

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 French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.372mg 27%
Selenium 11.6µg 0.9µg 19%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Potassium 65mg 579mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 5.398g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 3.004mg 13%
Phosphorus 42mg 125mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.039mg 9%
Copper 0.042mg 0.124mg 9%
Magnesium 6mg 35mg 7%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.58mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.247mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.185g 2.336g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.17mg 4%
Fats 12.9g 14.73g 3%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.5mg 2%
Iron 1mg 0.81mg 2%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4.7mg 2%
Folate 25µg 30µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 5.969g 1%
Calories 285kcal 312kcal 1%
Protein 3.8g 3.43g 1%
Sodium 242mg 210mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 39.1g 41.44g 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 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%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.849g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.