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

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What are the main differences between Pecan pie and Lemon meringue pie?

  • Lemon meringue pie has less Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5 than Pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for Manganese is 25% higher.
  • Pecan pie has 5 times more Copper than Lemon meringue pie. Pecan pie has 0.211mg of Copper, while Lemon meringue pie has 0.042mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
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 +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.6%
Contains more IronIron +48%
Contains more CopperCopper +402.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +456.3%
~equal in Sodium ~242mg
~equal in Selenium ~11.6µg

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 0.67% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
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% 9.6% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~25µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 +28.9%
Contains more FatsFats +72.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +122.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 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 +100.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Calories 412kcal 285kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 3.8g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 12.9g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Net carbs 52.2g 39.1g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 39.1g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 53mg Lemon meringue pie
Magnesium 26mg 6mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 12mg Pecan pie
Potassium 133mg 65mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 1mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.042mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.28mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 42mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 242mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 357IU 160IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 43µg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.128mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 11.6µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.118mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.159mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.944mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.214mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.027mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.12µg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 25µg Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 3.185g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 5.582g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.331g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.046mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.143mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.169mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg 0.292mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg 0.181mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.092mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.194mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg 0.192mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg 0.087mg Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.005g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Lemon meringue pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
16%
Pecan pie
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.804g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.