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

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What are the differences between yogurt and lemon meringue pie?

  • Yogurt is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B2, yet lemon meringue pie is higher in iron, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Yogurt's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 26% more.
  • Yogurt has 9 times more calcium than lemon meringue pie. While yogurt has 110mg of calcium, lemon meringue pie has only 12mg.
  • The amount of sodium in yogurt is lower.
  • The glycemic index of yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe types 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.
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
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 +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +816.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more IronIron +1328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1322.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.6%

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.
Yogurt
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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% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +413%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +353.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +168.2%
Contains more WaterWater +96.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3207.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +986.1%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 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 -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10432.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27658.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yogurt 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 Yogurt Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.12µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 3.331g 22%
Fats 0.39g 12.9g 19%
Cholesterol 5mg 53mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 5.582g 14%
Saturated fat 0.117g 3.185g 14%
Phosphorus 135mg 42mg 13%
Protein 10.19g 3.8g 13%
Carbs 3.6g 39.1g 12%
Iron 0.07mg 1mg 12%
Calories 59kcal 285kcal 11%
Calcium 110mg 12mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.159mg 9%
Sodium 36mg 242mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.118mg 8%
Folate 7µg 25µg 5%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.128mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.944mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 43µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Copper 0.017mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.027mg 3%
Selenium 9.7µg 11.6µg 3%
Choline 15.1mg 3%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.214mg 2%
Potassium 141mg 65mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 3.6g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 3.24g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.006g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.