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Lemon meringue pie vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemon meringue pie and Tomato sauce different?

  • Lemon meringue pie is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Tomato sauce is higher in Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lemon meringue pie covers your daily need of Selenium 20% more than Tomato sauce.

Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +1833.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +356.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +173.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.96
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 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +1833.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +356.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +173.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.96

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 Vitamin B1 +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.6%
Contains more Folate +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.991
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 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.6%
Contains more Folate +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.991

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +216.7%
Contains more Fats +4200%
Contains more Carbs +636.3%
Contains more Water +110.8%
Contains more Other +112.2%
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +216.7%
Contains more Fats +4200%
Contains more Carbs +636.3%
Contains more Water +110.8%
Contains more Other +112.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12586.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2652.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12586.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2652.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

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 Tomato sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 39.1g 3.81g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 3.8g 1.2g Lemon meringue pie
Fats 12.9g 0.3g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 39.1g 5.31g Lemon meringue pie
Calories 285kcal 24kcal Lemon meringue pie
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 12mg 14mg Tomato sauce
Iron 1mg 0.96mg Lemon meringue pie
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 42mg 27mg Lemon meringue pie
Potassium 65mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 242mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.28mg 0.22mg Lemon meringue pie
Copper 0.042mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.128mg 0.113mg Lemon meringue pie
Selenium 11.6µg 0.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 160IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 22µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 3.3mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.024mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.065mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 25µg 9µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.009mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.143mg 0.037mg Lemon meringue pie
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.025mg Lemon meringue pie
Leucine 0.292mg 0.034mg Lemon meringue pie
Lysine 0.181mg 0.037mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.092mg 0.008mg Lemon meringue pie
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.036mg Lemon meringue pie
Valine 0.192mg 0.025mg Lemon meringue pie
Histidine 0.087mg 0.02mg Lemon meringue pie
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 3.185g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g 0.044g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 0.121g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Tomato sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.