Muffin vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between muffin and lemon meringue pie
- Muffin has more phosphorus, manganese, folate, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat; however, lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium.
- Muffin covers your daily phosphorus needs 15% more than lemon meringue pie.
- Lemon meringue pie contains 4 times less calcium than muffin. Muffin contains 44mg of calcium, while lemon meringue pie contains 12mg.
- Muffin has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +247.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +92% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +104.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
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 | -10.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 3.331g | 32% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 42mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.128mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Folate | 48µg | 25µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 11.6µg | 6% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 285kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.214mg | 5% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 12.9g | 5% |
| Carbs | 53g | 39.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.118mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 242mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 3.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.944mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.12µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 3.185g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 5.582g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 43µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.49g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 39.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.341g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)