Penne vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between penne and lemon meringue pie?
- Penne is higher in phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and magnesium, yet lemon meringue pie is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Lemon meringue pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 14% more.
- Penne has 7 times more calcium than lemon meringue pie. While penne has 89mg of calcium, lemon meringue pie has only 12mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in penne is lower.
- The glycemic index of penne is lower.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe types in this article.
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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 | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +292.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +222.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
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 | -27.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +458.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +732.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 11.6µg | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3.331g | 20% |
| Fats | 4g | 12.9g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 53mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 5.582g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 42mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.118mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 285kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.28mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 39.1g | 7% |
| Folate | 25µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.128mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.944mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 3.185g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.214mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 39.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 248mg | 242mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.885g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.