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Lemon meringue pie vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lemon meringue pie and yellow cake

  • Lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, yellow cake is richer in phosphorus, copper, and iron.
  • Yellow cake's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 14% higher.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 3 times more cholesterol than yellow cake. While lemon meringue pie has 53mg of cholesterol, yellow cake has only 16mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.7%
Contains more IronIron +103%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.4%

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 0% 2.3% 90% 3% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.6%

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more WaterWater +93.5%
Contains more FatsFats +37.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Yellow cake DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.5mg 30%
Vitamin K 25.1µg 21%
Phosphorus 42mg 138mg 14%
Copper 0.042mg 0.159mg 13%
Iron 1mg 2.03mg 13%
Cholesterol 53mg 16mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.185g 5.793g 12%
Selenium 11.6µg 5.9µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 4.728g 9%
Fats 12.9g 17.75g 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.043mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.093mg 5%
Calories 285kcal 379kcal 5%
Carbs 39.1g 55.36g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 7.214g 4%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Potassium 65mg 187mg 4%
Vitamin A 43µg 7µg 4%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.222mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Sodium 242mg 310mg 3%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 20mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Folate 25µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 0.165mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.42mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Protein 3.8g 3.16g 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 53.86g N/A
Sugar 39.22g N/A
Trans fat 1.313g 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 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g N/A

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Lemon meringue pie Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.608g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie 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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.