Lemon meringue pie vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lemon meringue pie and fruitcake
- Lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and monounsaturated fat; however, fruitcake is richer in iron.
- Lemon meringue pie's daily need coverage for selenium is 17% higher.
- Lemon meringue pie has 11 times more cholesterol than fruitcake. While lemon meringue pie has 53mg of cholesterol, fruitcake has only 5mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +480% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.9% |
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 | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.4% |
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:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
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
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.323g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 11.6µg | 2µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 5mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.07mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.185g | 1.048g | 10% |
| Carbs | 39.1g | 61.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.118mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 101mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 12.9g | 9.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.01µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.099mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.582g | 4.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 153mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 2.9g | 2% |
| Calories | 285kcal | 324kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Folate | 25µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.944mg | 0.791mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 39.1g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.214mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.331g | 3.323g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.092mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g | 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
12%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.