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

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The main differences between lemon meringue pie and turmeric

  • Lemon meringue pie has more selenium; however, turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 855% higher.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

Food types used in this article are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3100%
Contains more IronIron +5400%
Contains more CopperCopper +2995.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1507.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +611.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15368.8%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg

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% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +296.9%
Contains more WaterWater +237%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.7%
Contains more OtherOther +686.7%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1143.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.3%

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 Turmeric
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.128mg 19.8mg 855%
Iron 1mg 55mg 675%
Copper 0.042mg 1.3mg 140%
Fiber 22.7g 91%
Potassium 65mg 2080mg 59%
Magnesium 6mg 208mg 48%
Zinc 0.28mg 4.5mg 38%
Phosphorus 42mg 299mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 0.756g 17%
Calcium 12mg 168mg 16%
Fats 12.9g 3.25g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 0.449g 13%
Protein 3.8g 9.68g 12%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 11.6µg 6.2µg 10%
Carbs 39.1g 67.14g 9%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Sodium 242mg 27mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.542mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.107mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.185g 1.838g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.058mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 1.35mg 3%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Calories 285kcal 312kcal 1%
Folate 25µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.