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

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Significant differences between thyme and lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2 in thyme is higher than in lemon meringue pie.
  • Thyme covers your daily iron needs 206% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 49 times less vitamin C than thyme. Thyme has 160.1mg of vitamin C, while lemon meringue pie has 3.3mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59, while the glycemic index of thyme is 45.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh 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.
Thyme
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
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 +2566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +836.9%
Contains more IronIron +1645%
Contains more CopperCopper +1221.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +546.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1243%

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.
Thyme
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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
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 +4751.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +453.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1188.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 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 +46.3%
Contains more WaterWater +50.4%
Contains more OtherOther +255.6%
Contains more FatsFats +667.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
1
43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 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 -85.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6791.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +526.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Iron 17.45mg 1mg 206%
Vitamin C 160.1mg 3.3mg 174%
Manganese 1.719mg 0.128mg 69%
Copper 0.555mg 0.042mg 57%
Fiber 14g 56%
Calcium 405mg 12mg 39%
Magnesium 160mg 6mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.027mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.159mg 24%
Vitamin A 238µg 43µg 22%
Selenium 11.6µg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 3.331g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Fats 1.68g 12.9g 17%
Potassium 609mg 65mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 5.582g 14%
Zinc 1.81mg 0.28mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.467g 3.185g 12%
Sodium 9mg 242mg 10%
Phosphorus 106mg 42mg 9%
Calories 101kcal 285kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.118mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.944mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Folate 45µg 25µg 5%
Carbs 24.45g 39.1g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.214mg 4%
Protein 5.56g 3.8g 4%
Net carbs 10.45g 39.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme 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
70%
Thyme
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.