Pumpkin pie vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pumpkin pie and lemon meringue pie?
- Pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium, yet lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium.
- Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 45% more.
- Pumpkin pie has 5 times more calcium than lemon meringue pie. While pumpkin pie has 64mg of calcium, lemon meringue pie has only 12mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pumpkin pie is lower.
We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +252.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.8% |
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 | +941.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
9.75 g
Carbs:
34.83 g
Water:
50.39 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.3% |
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Protein
~3.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.77 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 | -37.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 448µg | 43µg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.042mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 11.6µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.77g | 3.331g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.35µg | 0.12µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 53mg | 9% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 81mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Fats | 9.75g | 12.9g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.988g | 3.185g | 5% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.452mg | 0.214mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.118mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.76mg | 5% | |
| Fructose | 2.85g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.227mg | 0.128mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.73g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.159mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.6g | 5.582g | 2% |
| Calories | 243kcal | 285kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 34.83g | 39.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.107mg | 0.944mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 3.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.03g | 39.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 18.88g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 239mg | 242mg | 0% |
| Folate | 26µg | 25µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.158mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.297mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.192mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.249mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.175mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.211mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
32%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.197g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
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 ($)