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

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The main differences between sesame and lemon meringue pie

  • Lemon meringue pie contains less copper, iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and selenium than sesame.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 449% higher.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 81 times less calcium than sesame. Sesame has 975mg of calcium, while lemon meringue pie has 12mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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.
Sesame
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
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 +5750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8025%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +620%
Contains more IronIron +1355%
Contains more CopperCopper +9619%
Contains more ZincZinc +2667.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1397.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1821.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196.6%

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.
Sesame
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 0% 0% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +570.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2825.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +288%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
3
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 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 +366.6%
Contains more FatsFats +285%
Contains more OtherOther +395.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +823.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 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 +236.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +553.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.042mg 449%
Iron 14.55mg 1mg 169%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 3.331g 123%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.128mg 101%
Calcium 975mg 12mg 96%
Phosphorus 629mg 42mg 84%
Magnesium 351mg 6mg 82%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.28mg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.027mg 59%
Fats 49.67g 12.9g 57%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.118mg 56%
Fiber 11.8g 47%
Selenium 34.4µg 11.6µg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 5.582g 33%
Protein 17.73g 3.8g 28%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.944mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Folate 97µg 25µg 18%
Saturated fat 6.957g 3.185g 17%
Calories 573kcal 285kcal 14%
Potassium 468mg 65mg 12%
Sodium 11mg 242mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.159mg 7%
Carbs 23.45g 39.1g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.214mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Net carbs 11.65g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 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
Sesame 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
47%
Sesame
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.