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

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What are the differences between lemon meringue pie and paratha?

  • Lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium and vitamin B2, yet paratha is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for manganese is 40% more.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 53 times more Cholesterol than paratha. While lemon meringue pie has 53mg of Cholesterol, paratha has only 1mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in paratha is lower.

We used Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this article.

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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 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +516.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.8%
Contains more IronIron +61%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +723.4%

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% 9.6% 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% 0.36% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.11mg

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
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more WaterWater +29.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more OtherOther +76.7%
~equal in Fats ~13.2g

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
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Paratha Opinion
Calories 285kcal 326kcal Paratha
Protein 3.8g 6.36g Paratha
Fats 12.9g 13.2g Paratha
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Lemon meringue pie
Net carbs 39.1g 35.75g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 39.1g 45.35g Paratha
Cholesterol 53mg 1mg Paratha
Magnesium 6mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 12mg 25mg Paratha
Potassium 65mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 1mg 1.61mg Paratha
Sugar 4.15g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.042mg 0.146mg Paratha
Zinc 0.28mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 42mg 120mg Paratha
Sodium 242mg 452mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU 6IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 43µg 2µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.128mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 11.6µg 7.1µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.11mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.076mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 1.83mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.08mg Paratha
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 25µg 10µg Lemon meringue pie
Trans Fat 0.034g Lemon meringue pie
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 3.185g 5.826g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 3.837g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 2.484g 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
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Paratha
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
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.