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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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
9
:
1
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +104.6%
Contains more Zinc +264.3%
Contains more Copper +402.4%
Contains more Manganese +456.3%
Equal in Sodium - 242
Equal in Selenium - 11.6
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Lemon meringue pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +104.6%
Contains more Zinc +264.3%
Contains more Copper +402.4%
Contains more Manganese +456.3%
Equal in Sodium - 242
Equal in Selenium - 11.6

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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
7
:
2
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie
Contains more Vitamin A +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Equal in Folate - 25
Pecan pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 11% 30% 37% 18% 13% 7% 19% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Equal in Folate - 25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
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1
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Fats +72.1%
Contains more Carbs +33.5%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Water +122.1%
Pecan pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Lemon meringue pie
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 Protein +28.9%
Contains more Fats +72.1%
Contains more Carbs +33.5%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Water +122.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
2
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1
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.2%
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Lemon meringue pie
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.4%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 52.2g 39.1g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 3.8g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 12.9g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 39.1g Pecan pie
Calories 412kcal 285kcal Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 12mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 1mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 26mg 6mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 42mg Pecan pie
Potassium 133mg 65mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 242mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.28mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.042mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.128mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 11.6µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 160IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 43µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue 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
Folate 26µg 25µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.12µg 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
Cholesterol 87mg 53mg Lemon meringue pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 3.185g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.005g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 5.582g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.331g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Lemon meringue pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Pecan pie
13%
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 contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
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.