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.
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +90.7% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.71 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.712mg | 0.128mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 0.042mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 3.331g | 16% |
| Fats | 22.2g | 12.9g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 5.582g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 53mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 42mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.28mg | 7% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 285kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.118mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.214mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 52.2g | 39.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 43µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 3.185g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 3.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.159mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 0.944mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 11.6µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 242mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.2g | 39.1g | N/A |
| Folate | 26µg | 25µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
17%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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 ($)