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Lemon meringue pie vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lemon meringue pie and Kung Pao chicken

  • Lemon meringue pie has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 17% more than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Lemon meringue pie. Lemon meringue pie has 0.118mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.

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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 +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
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 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.1%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +711.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.11
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 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.1%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +711.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Carbs +469.1%
Contains more Protein +156.8%
Contains more Water +72.7%
Contains more Other +78.9%
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Carbs +469.1%
Contains more Protein +156.8%
Contains more Water +72.7%
Contains more Other +78.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02

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 Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 5.37g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 3.8g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 12.9g 6.98g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 39.1g 6.87g Lemon meringue pie
Calories 285kcal 129kcal Lemon meringue pie
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 12mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 1mg 0.76mg Lemon meringue pie
Magnesium 6mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 42mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 65mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 242mg 402mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.28mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.042mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.128mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 11.6µg 8.1µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 3.3mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.032mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.055mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 25µg 16µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.11µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.143mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.292mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.181mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.092mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.192mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.087mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 53mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Lemon meringue pie
Saturated Fat 3.185g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.003g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 2.173g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 3.02g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Kung Pao chicken
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken 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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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