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

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Important differences between lemon meringue pie and scallion

  • Lemon meringue pie has more selenium and vitamin B2; however, scallion is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, potassium, and iron.
  • Lemon meringue pie's daily need coverage for selenium is 20% more.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1833.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +324.6%
Contains more IronIron +48%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%

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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +469.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +156%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6689.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +432.7%
Contains more WaterWater +107.5%
~equal in Other ~0.81g

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20574.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4401.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 173%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 0.074g 22%
Fats 12.9g 0.19g 20%
Selenium 11.6µg 0.6µg 20%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 18.8mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 0.027g 14%
Saturated fat 3.185g 0.032g 14%
Calories 285kcal 32kcal 13%
Carbs 39.1g 7.34g 11%
Folate 25µg 64µg 10%
Sodium 242mg 16mg 10%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Potassium 65mg 276mg 6%
Iron 1mg 1.48mg 6%
Calcium 12mg 72mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.055mg 5%
Copper 0.042mg 0.083mg 5%
Protein 3.8g 1.83g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 0.525mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.075mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.061mg 3%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.16mg 1%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.39mg 1%
Phosphorus 42mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin A 43µg 50µg 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.032mg 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 Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.