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

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What are the differences between paratha and lemon meringue pie?

  • Paratha is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium, yet lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for manganese is 40% more.
  • Paratha has 6 times more magnesium than lemon meringue pie. While paratha has 37mg of magnesium, lemon meringue pie has only 6mg.
  • The amount of sodium in lemon meringue pie is lower.

We used Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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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 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
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 +516.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.8%
Contains more IronIron +61%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +723.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.4%

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 0% 0.67% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.118mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 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 +67.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more OtherOther +76.7%
Contains more WaterWater +29.3%
~equal in Fats ~12.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 32% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 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 -45.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha Lemon meringue pie
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Manganese 1.054mg 0.128mg 40%
Fiber 9.6g 38%
Cholesterol 1mg 53mg 17%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Copper 0.146mg 0.042mg 12%
Saturated fat 5.826g 3.185g 12%
Phosphorus 120mg 42mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Sodium 452mg 242mg 9%
Selenium 7.1µg 11.6µg 8%
Iron 1.61mg 1mg 8%
Magnesium 37mg 6mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.159mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 0.944mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 3.331g 6%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.28mg 5%
Protein 6.36g 3.8g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 43µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.214mg 5%
Folate 10µg 25µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 5.582g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.027mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Calories 326kcal 285kcal 2%
Carbs 45.35g 39.1g 2%
Potassium 139mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.118mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 12mg 1%
Choline 6.3mg 1%
Fats 13.2g 12.9g 0%
Net carbs 35.75g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g 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%
Fructose 0.35g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paratha 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
13%
Paratha
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.