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Lemon meringue pie vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lemon meringue pie and goat cheese different?

  • Lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium, while goat cheese is higher in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Goat cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 87% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains 3 times more selenium than goat cheese. Lemon meringue pie contains 11.6µg of selenium, while goat cheese contains 3.8µg.
  • Lemon meringue pie is lower in cholesterol.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index (59) than goat cheese (0).

Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cheese, goat, semisoft type types were 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 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +205.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.1%
Contains more IronIron +62%
Contains more CopperCopper +1242.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +792.9%

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.
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 0% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +846.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%

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
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32483.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +467.9%
Contains more FatsFats +131.3%
Contains more OtherOther +226.7%
~equal in Water ~45.52g

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
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +369.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22%

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 Goat cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Goat cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.185g 20.639g 79%
Copper 0.042mg 0.564mg 58%
Phosphorus 42mg 375mg 48%
Vitamin A 43µg 407µg 40%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.676mg 40%
Protein 3.8g 21.58g 36%
Calcium 12mg 298mg 29%
Fats 12.9g 29.84g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 0.709g 17%
Selenium 11.6µg 3.8µg 14%
Carbs 39.1g 0.12g 13%
Cholesterol 53mg 79mg 9%
Iron 1mg 1.62mg 8%
Sodium 242mg 415mg 8%
Folate 25µg 2µg 6%
Magnesium 6mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.22µg 4%
Calories 285kcal 364kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.072mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.66mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 6.808g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.06mg 3%
Potassium 65mg 158mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.093mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 1.148mg 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.227mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.805mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.893mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 1.549mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0.575mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.859mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 1.485mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.589mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Goat cheese
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
32%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese 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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.