Sweet potato vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet potato and lemon meringue pie different?
- Sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B5, and potassium, while lemon meringue pie is higher in selenium and vitamin B2.
- Sweet potato covers your daily need for vitamin A, 281% more than lemon meringue pie.
- Sweet potato contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than lemon meringue pie. Sweet potato contains 0.209mg of vitamin B6, while lemon meringue pie contains 0.027mg.
- Sweet potato is lower in sodium.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than lemon meringue pie (59).
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe types were used 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 | +316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +418.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +259.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.9% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1548.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +273.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +674.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +127.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +78.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 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 | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +558100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23692.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 43µg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 3.331g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 12.9g | 20% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 11.6µg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.027mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 5.582g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 3.185g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.214mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.042mg | 12% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 285kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 65mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.159mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 242mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.128mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 39.1g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 25µg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.118mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.944mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 30mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 39.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.167g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.