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

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Summary of differences between tamarind and lemon meringue pie

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while lemon meringue pie has more selenium.
  • Tamarind covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 26% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Tamarind contains 15 times more magnesium than lemon meringue pie. While tamarind contains 92mg of magnesium, lemon meringue pie contains only 6mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tamarind is lower.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tamarinds, raw 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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
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 +1433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +866.2%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +792.3%

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.159mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 CarbsCarbs +59.8%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2050%
Contains more WaterWater +37.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 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 -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2984%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5545.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.118mg 26%
Iron 2.8mg 1mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 3.331g 22%
Magnesium 92mg 6mg 20%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Selenium 1.3µg 11.6µg 19%
Fats 0.6g 12.9g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Potassium 628mg 65mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 5.582g 14%
Saturated fat 0.272g 3.185g 13%
Phosphorus 113mg 42mg 10%
Sodium 28mg 242mg 9%
Carbs 62.5g 39.1g 8%
Manganese 0.128mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.944mg 6%
Calcium 74mg 12mg 6%
Copper 0.086mg 0.042mg 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 43µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Folate 14µg 25µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Calories 239kcal 285kcal 2%
Protein 2.8g 3.8g 2%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.214mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.159mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 3.3mg 0%
Net carbs 57.4g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 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
Tamarind 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
18%
Tamarind
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.913g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.