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

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Significant differences between sauerkraut and lemon meringue pie

  • Sauerkraut has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, and iron; however, lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Lemon meringue pie covers your daily selenium needs 20% more than sauerkraut.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 5 times less vitamin B6 than sauerkraut. Sauerkraut has 0.13mg of vitamin B6, while lemon meringue pie has 0.027mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less sodium.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59, while the glycemic index of sauerkraut is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
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 +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.5%
Contains more IronIron +47%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1833.3%

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.
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 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
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 CVitamin C +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +461.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +560.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~25µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 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 WaterWater +113.7%
Contains more OtherOther +138.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +317.6%
Contains more FatsFats +9114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +813.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42838.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4871.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 3.331g 22%
Fats 0.14g 12.9g 20%
Selenium 0.6µg 11.6µg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Sodium 661mg 242mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 5.582g 14%
Saturated fat 0.034g 3.185g 14%
Calories 19kcal 285kcal 13%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 3.3mg 13%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Carbs 4.28g 39.1g 12%
Vitamin K 13µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.159mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.027mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.118mg 8%
Copper 0.096mg 0.042mg 6%
Iron 1.47mg 1mg 6%
Protein 0.91g 3.8g 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 43µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 0.944mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Phosphorus 20mg 42mg 3%
Potassium 170mg 65mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.214mg 2%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 12mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.128mg 1%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 1.38g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 1.78g N/A
Folate 24µg 25µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut 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
12%
Sauerkraut
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.