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

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The main differences between lemon meringue pie and porridge

  • Lemon meringue pie has more selenium, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, porridge has more iron and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for porridge is 34% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +625%
Contains more IronIron +274%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.04mg

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6042.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +271.7%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%
Contains more WaterWater +102.3%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19835.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2821.9%
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 Porridge
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Porridge DV% diff.
Iron 1mg 3.74mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 0.114g 21%
Fats 12.9g 0.21g 20%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Selenium 11.6µg 2.8µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 0.028g 14%
Saturated fat 3.185g 0.033g 14%
Calories 285kcal 50kcal 12%
Sodium 242mg 6mg 10%
Carbs 39.1g 10.52g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.025mg 10%
Calcium 12mg 87mg 8%
Manganese 0.128mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Protein 3.8g 1.44g 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.055mg 5%
Phosphorus 42mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Folate 25µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.071mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.013mg 1%
Potassium 65mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 10.02g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0.03g N/A
Copper 0.042mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.033mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.152g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.