Lemon meringue pie vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Lemon meringue pie and Pound cake
- Lemon meringue pie is higher in Selenium, however, Pound cake is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 14% higher.
- Lemon meringue pie has 2 times more Selenium than Pound cake. While Lemon meringue pie has 11.6µg of Selenium, Pound cake has only 5µg.
- Lemon meringue pie has less Saturated Fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 less SodiumSodium | -35.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.331 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +84.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.419g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 285kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 3.8g | 5g |
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| Fats | 12.9g | 13.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 39.1g | 53.04g |
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| Carbs | 39.1g | 53.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 65mg | 149mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.042mg | |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.43mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 42mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 242mg | 377mg |
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| Vitamin A | 160IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A | 43µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 11.6µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.118mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.944mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.214mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 65.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.185g | 4.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.582g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.331g | 3.419g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.143mg | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.092mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.192mg | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)