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Monterey Jack vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between monterey Jack and lemon meringue pie?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet lemon meringue pie is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 79% higher.
  • Monterey Jack has 62 times more calcium than lemon meringue pie. Monterey Jack has 746mg of calcium, while lemon meringue pie has 12mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than lemon meringue pie.

We used Cheese, monterey and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
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 +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +971.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +957.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains more IronIron +38.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1063.6%

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 0% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
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 +360.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +915.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.214mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 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 ProteinProtein +544.2%
Contains more FatsFats +134.7%
Contains more OtherOther +294.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5650%
~equal in Water ~43.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +270.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Calcium 746mg 12mg 73%
Saturated fat 19.066g 3.185g 72%
Phosphorus 444mg 42mg 57%
Protein 24.48g 3.8g 41%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.12µg 30%
Fats 30.28g 12.9g 27%
Zinc 3mg 0.28mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.159mg 18%
Vitamin A 198µg 43µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 3.331g 16%
Sodium 600mg 242mg 16%
Carbs 0.68g 39.1g 13%
Cholesterol 89mg 53mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.118mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 5.582g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.944mg 5%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.128mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 6mg 5%
Selenium 14.5µg 11.6µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.027mg 4%
Calories 373kcal 285kcal 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Iron 0.72mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Folate 18µg 25µg 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.042mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 39.1g N/A
Potassium 81mg 65mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.214mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack 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
26%
Monterey Jack
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.