Lemon Meringue Pie with Pecan Crust Recipe

Lemon Meringue Pie with Pecan Crust has a high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 71g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and average in trans fats.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Lemon Meringue Pie with Pecan Crust has been given a composite ranking of 17, and sparingly.