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

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Summary of differences between Meatball and Lemon meringue pie

  • Meatball has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Lemon meringue pie has more Selenium.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Copper 74% more than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Meatball contains 13 times more Vitamin B12 than Lemon meringue pie. While Meatball contains 1.5µg of Vitamin B12, Lemon meringue pie contains only 0.12µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lemon meringue pie is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, meatless and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe.

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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 Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +116%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +719%
Contains more Potassium +176.9%
Contains more Zinc +542.9%
Contains more Copper +1581%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +116%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +719%
Contains more Potassium +176.9%
Contains more Zinc +542.9%
Contains more Copper +1581%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Selenium +1350%

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 +694.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640.7%
Contains more Folate +212%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +694.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640.7%
Contains more Folate +212%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +452.6%
Contains more Water +33.9%
Contains more Other +344.4%
Contains more Fats +43.3%
Contains more Carbs +388.8%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +452.6%
Contains more Water +33.9%
Contains more Other +344.4%
Contains more Fats +43.3%
Contains more Carbs +388.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.1%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Lemon meringue pie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 21g 3.8g Meatball
Fats 9g 12.9g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 8g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Calories 197kcal 285kcal Lemon meringue pie
Sugar 1.25g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 12mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 1mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 6mg Meatball
Phosphorus 344mg 42mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 65mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 242mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 1.8mg 0.28mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.042mg Meatball
Manganese 0.128mg Lemon meringue pie
Selenium 0.8µg 11.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 0IU 160IU Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.118mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.159mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.944mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.214mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.027mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 25µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.12µg Meatball
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 0mg 53mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 3.185g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 3.331g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Lemon meringue pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
13%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/nutrients
  2. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/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.