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Lemon meringue pie vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemon meringue pie and Star anise

  • The amount of Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin C in Star anise is higher than in Lemon meringue pie.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 450% more than Lemon meringue pie.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Spices, anise seed.

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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 more Selenium +132%
Contains more Calcium +5283.3%
Contains more Iron +3596%
Contains more Magnesium +2733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +947.6%
Contains more Potassium +2116.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +1792.9%
Contains more Copper +2066.7%
Contains more Manganese +1696.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +132%
Contains more Calcium +5283.3%
Contains more Iron +3596%
Contains more Magnesium +2733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +947.6%
Contains more Potassium +2116.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +1792.9%
Contains more Copper +2066.7%
Contains more Manganese +1696.9%

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.
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Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2307.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2307.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +353.9%
Contains more Protein +363.2%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.9%
Contains more Other +671.1%
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Water +353.9%
Contains more Protein +363.2%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.9%
Contains more Other +671.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.15
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.15

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 35.42g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 3.8g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 12.9g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 39.1g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 285kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 12mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 1mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 6mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 42mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 65mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 242mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.28mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.042mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.128mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 11.6µg 5µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 16µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin C 3.3mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 25µg 10µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 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
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 3.185g 0.586g Star anise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 3.15g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Lemon meringue pie
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.599g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.