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

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The main differences between lemon meringue pie and ladyfinger

  • Lemon meringue pie contains less iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin A, folate, and zinc than ladyfinger.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for ladyfinger is 56% higher.
  • Lemon meringue pie is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.8%
Contains more IronIron +258%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.5%

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%
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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +208%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.8%
Contains more WaterWater +122.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.7%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.022g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 53mg 221mg 56%
Iron 1mg 3.58mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.75µg 26%
Selenium 11.6µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.428mg 21%
Phosphorus 42mg 173mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 1.116mg 18%
Protein 3.8g 10.6g 14%
Vitamin A 43µg 167µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.284mg 14%
Folate 25µg 77µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 1.423g 13%
Zinc 0.28mg 1.14mg 8%
Carbs 39.1g 59.7g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.122mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 2.104mg 7%
Copper 0.042mg 0.095mg 6%
Fats 12.9g 9.1g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 3.745g 5%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.24mg 5%
Calories 285kcal 363kcal 4%
Sodium 242mg 147mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Calcium 12mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 65mg 113mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 12mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.185g 3.022g 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 58.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 168mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.