Lemon meringue pie vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lemon meringue pie and tamale different?
- Lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Tamale covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 18% more than lemon meringue pie.
- Lemon meringue pie contains 3 times more cholesterol than tamale. Lemon meringue pie contains 53mg of cholesterol, while tamale contains 17mg.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than lemon meringue pie (59).
Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Tamales (Navajo) types were used 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +428.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +429.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +350% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.331g | 0.688g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.54µg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 17mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% | |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 1.48mg | 11% |
| Fats | 12.9g | 6.12g | 10% |
| Selenium | 11.6µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 427mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Calories | 285kcal | 153kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.582g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Carbs | 39.1g | 18.12g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.118mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 6.28g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.185g | 2.396g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.944mg | 1.59mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.22mg | 3% |
| Folate | 25µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 0.174mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 39.1g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.214mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.092mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
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
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +384.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.8% |
