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

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What are the main differences between Lemon meringue pie and Nutmeg?

  • Lemon meringue pie is richer in Selenium, yet Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Manganese is 121% higher.

We used Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Spices, nutmeg, ground types in this comparison.

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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 +625%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +204%
Contains more Magnesium +2950%
Contains more Phosphorus +407.1%
Contains more Potassium +438.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +667.9%
Contains more Copper +2345.2%
Contains more Manganese +2165.6%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +204%
Contains more Magnesium +2950%
Contains more Phosphorus +407.1%
Contains more Potassium +438.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +667.9%
Contains more Copper +2345.2%
Contains more Manganese +2165.6%

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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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.6%
Contains more Folate +204%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.6%
Contains more Folate +204%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +595%
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +181.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +158.9%
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +595%
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +181.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +158.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +851.7%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +851.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 28.49g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 3.8g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 12.9g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 39.1g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 285kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 12mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 1mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 6mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 42mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 65mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 242mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 0.28mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.042mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.128mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 11.6µg 1.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU 102IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 5µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin C 3.3mg 3mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.057mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.214mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 25µg 76µg Nutmeg
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 Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 3.185g 25.94g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 3.22g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 0.35g 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 Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.755g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.