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

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Summary of differences between pear and lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 in lemon meringue pie is higher than in pear.
  • Lemon meringue pie covers your daily need for selenium, 21% more than pear.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pear is lower.
  • Pear has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pear is 38, while the glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pears, raw 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.
Pear
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 2.7% 10% 6.8% 27% 2.7% 5.1% 0.13% 6.3% 0.55%
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 +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +455.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11500%

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.
Pear
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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 14% 0.33% 2.4% 0% 3% 6% 3% 2.9% 6.7% 0% 11% 5.3% 2.8%
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 CVitamin C +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +511.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +486.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.027mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 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 +93.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +955.6%
Contains more FatsFats +9114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.7%
Contains more OtherOther +190.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
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11% 42% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6545.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3443.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pear Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 3.331g 22%
Selenium 0.1µg 11.6µg 21%
Fats 0.14g 12.9g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.084g 5.582g 14%
Saturated fat 0.022g 3.185g 14%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Calories 57kcal 285kcal 11%
Sodium 1mg 242mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.159mg 10%
Iron 0.18mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.118mg 9%
Fructose 6.42g 8%
Carbs 15.23g 39.1g 8%
Protein 0.36g 3.8g 7%
Folate 7µg 25µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.161mg 0.944mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 43µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Phosphorus 12mg 42mg 4%
Copper 0.082mg 0.042mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.214mg 3%
Manganese 0.048mg 0.128mg 3%
Potassium 116mg 65mg 2%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 3.3mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Net carbs 12.13g 39.1g N/A
Magnesium 7mg 6mg 0%
Calcium 9mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 9.75g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.027mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.011mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.011mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.019mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.017mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pear 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
4%
Pear
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Pear
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pear
Pear is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.