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

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Summary of differences between Lemon meringue pie and Lemongrass

  • Lemon meringue pie has more Selenium, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 222% more than Lemon meringue pie.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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 Selenium +1557.1%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +717%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +1012.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +696.4%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +3981.3%
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Selenium +1557.1%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +717%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +1012.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +696.4%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +3981.3%

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 A +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.3%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Fats +2532.7%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Water +63%
Contains more Other +100%
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Fats +2532.7%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Water +63%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10237%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1859.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10237%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1859.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

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 Lemongrass
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 25.31g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 3.8g 1.82g Lemon meringue pie
Fats 12.9g 0.49g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 39.1g 25.31g Lemon meringue pie
Calories 285kcal 99kcal Lemon meringue pie
Calcium 12mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 1mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 6mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 42mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 65mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 242mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.28mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.042mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.128mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 11.6µg 0.7µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU 6IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin C 3.3mg 2.6mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.065mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.135mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.05mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 25µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Tryptophan 0.046mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.143mg Lemon meringue pie
Isoleucine 0.169mg Lemon meringue pie
Leucine 0.292mg Lemon meringue pie
Lysine 0.181mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.092mg Lemon meringue pie
Phenylalanine 0.194mg Lemon meringue pie
Valine 0.192mg Lemon meringue pie
Histidine 0.087mg Lemon meringue pie
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 3.185g 0.119g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 0.054g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 0.17g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Lemongrass
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
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.