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

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Summary of differences between milk and lemon meringue pie

  • Milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus, while lemon meringue pie has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Lemon meringue pie covers your daily need for cholesterol, 16% more than milk.
  • Milk contains 10 times more calcium than lemon meringue pie. While milk contains 125mg of calcium, lemon meringue pie contains only 12mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in milk is lower.
  • Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +941.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more IronIron +3233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +251.5%

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.
Milk
9
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +915.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 WaterWater +107.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1229.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +683.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.185 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.331 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1915.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9417.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 3.331g 22%
Fats 0.97g 12.9g 18%
Cholesterol 5mg 53mg 16%
Selenium 3.3µg 11.6µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.12µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 5.582g 13%
Calories 42kcal 285kcal 12%
Iron 0.03mg 1mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.633g 3.185g 12%
Calcium 125mg 12mg 11%
Carbs 4.99g 39.1g 11%
Sodium 44mg 242mg 9%
Phosphorus 95mg 42mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.118mg 8%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.944mg 5%
Folate 5µg 25µg 5%
Manganese 0.003mg 0.128mg 5%
Copper 0.01mg 0.042mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Potassium 150mg 65mg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.214mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.159mg 2%
Vitamin A 58µg 43µg 2%
Protein 3.37g 3.8g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.027mg 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.28mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 5.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk Lemon meringue pie
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
15%
Milk
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.