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

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What are the differences between Lemon meringue pie and Pumpkin pie?

  • Lemon meringue pie is higher in Selenium, yet Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 45% more.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 2 times more Selenium than Pumpkin pie. While Lemon meringue pie has 11.6µg of Selenium, Pumpkin pie has only 5.4µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pumpkin pie is lower.

We used Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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.
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie
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8
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +114.8%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +156.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +77.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.9
Equal in Sodium - 239
Lemon meringue pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Pumpkin pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +114.8%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +156.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +77.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.9
Equal in Sodium - 239

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.
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie
2
:
10
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2046.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +191.7%
Equal in Folate - 26
Lemon meringue pie
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%
Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 207% 16% 3% 0% 45% 29% 21% 28% 15% 20% 44% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2046.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +191.7%
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie
2
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3
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.9
Lemon meringue pie
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Pumpkin pie
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie
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1
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Lemon meringue pie
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Pumpkin pie
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 33.03g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 3.8g 3.9g Pumpkin pie
Fats 12.9g 9.75g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 39.1g 34.83g Lemon meringue pie
Calories 285kcal 243kcal Lemon meringue pie
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 12mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 1mg 0.9mg Lemon meringue pie
Magnesium 6mg 14mg Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 42mg 81mg Pumpkin pie
Potassium 65mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 242mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.28mg 0.39mg Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.042mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.128mg 0.227mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 11.6µg 5.4µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.177mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.124mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 1.107mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 25µg 26µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.048mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.143mg 0.154mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.158mg Lemon meringue pie
Leucine 0.292mg 0.297mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.181mg 0.192mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.092mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.175mg Lemon meringue pie
Valine 0.192mg 0.211mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.087mg 0.088mg Pumpkin pie
Cholesterol 53mg 26mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 3.185g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 4.6g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 1.77g 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 Pumpkin pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.197g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.