Pound cake vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pound cake and lemon meringue pie
- Pound cake is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B5; however, lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 14% higher.
- Pound cake has 3 times more vitamin B12 than lemon meringue pie. While pound cake has 0.36µg of vitamin B12, lemon meringue pie has only 0.12µg.
- Lemon meringue pie has less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132% |
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 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 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 | -33.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.331g
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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| Threonine | 153mg | 0.143mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 42mg | 14% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 11.6µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.12µg | 10% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 3.185g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.159mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 5.582g | 6% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 242mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.118mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.214mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 39.1g | 5% |
| Folate | 42µg | 25µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.944mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 53mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 285kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 43µg | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 149mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 12.9g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.128mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 3.331g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 39.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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
26%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)