Pecan vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pecan and lemon meringue pie
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron, while lemon meringue pie has more selenium.
- Pecan covers your daily need for manganese, 190% more than lemon meringue pie.
- Pecan contains 29 times more copper than lemon meringue pie. While pecan contains 1.2mg of copper, lemon meringue pie contains only 0.042mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in lemon meringue pie is lower.
- Pecan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan is 10, while the glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pecans 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1916.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +530.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2757.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1517.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +559.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3415.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +205.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +459.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +303.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +457.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +182.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1130.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 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 | +630.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +548.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.5% |
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 | 4.5mg | 0.128mg | 190% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.042mg | 129% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 3.331g | 122% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 12.9g | 91% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 5.582g | 88% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.118mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.28mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 38% | |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 42mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 6mg | 27% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 285kcal | 20% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 3.185g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.027mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 11.6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.214mg | 13% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 3.8g | 11% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 242mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 65mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 39.1g | 8% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 43µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 3.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.159mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0.944mg | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 25µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 39.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.995g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.