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Lemon meringue pie vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lemon meringue pie and fish sandwiches?

  • Lemon meringue pie has less vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and manganese than fish sandwiches.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 2 times more saturated fat than fish sandwiches. Lemon meringue pie has 3.185g of saturated fat, while fish sandwiches have 1.949g.

We used Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.9%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.2%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +84%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +136.7%
~equal in Fats ~12.45g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.8%

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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.68µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 6.257g 20%
Sodium 242mg 602mg 16%
Protein 3.8g 10.29g 13%
Selenium 11.6µg 18µg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Phosphorus 42mg 116mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 2.15mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.21mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 2.595g 7%
Cholesterol 53mg 35mg 6%
Iron 1mg 1.5mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.185g 1.949g 6%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.264mg 6%
Folate 25µg 46µg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 25mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Copper 0.042mg 0.075mg 4%
Vitamin A 43µg 6µg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Potassium 65mg 206mg 4%
Carbs 39.1g 26.69g 4%
Calcium 12mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.07mg 3%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.8mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Calories 285kcal 257kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.14mg 1%
Fats 12.9g 12.45g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich 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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.