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Provolone vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between provolone and lemon meringue pie?

  • Provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, yet lemon meringue pie is richer in vitamin B1 and iron.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for calcium is 74% higher.
  • Provolone has 12 times more vitamin B12 than lemon meringue pie. Provolone has 1.46µg of vitamin B12, while lemon meringue pie has 0.12µg.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less saturated fat.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than lemon meringue pie.

We used Cheese, provolone 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 3.6% 5.7% 38% 14% 7.6% 18% 32% 17% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1053.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1081%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains more IronIron +92.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1180%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 14% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +448.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +521.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +505.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
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 ProteinProtein +573.2%
Contains more FatsFats +106.4%
Contains more OtherOther +423.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1727.1%
~equal in Water ~43.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
26% 46% 28%
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 +32.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +333.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone Lemon meringue pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Calcium 756mg 12mg 74%
Phosphorus 496mg 42mg 65%
Saturated fat 17.078g 3.185g 63%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.12µg 56%
Protein 25.58g 3.8g 44%
Sodium 876mg 242mg 28%
Zinc 3.23mg 0.28mg 27%
Fats 26.62g 12.9g 21%
Vitamin A 236µg 43µg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 3.331g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.159mg 12%
Carbs 2.14g 39.1g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.118mg 8%
Iron 0.52mg 1mg 6%
Selenium 14.5µg 11.6µg 5%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.128mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.944mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.214mg 5%
Magnesium 28mg 6mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 5.582g 5%
Cholesterol 69mg 53mg 5%
Folate 10µg 25µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.027mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 351kcal 285kcal 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.042mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 65mg 2%
Net carbs 2.14g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone Lemon meringue pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
32%
Provolone
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.893g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.