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Orange Lime Pie with Meringue Topping Recipe

Orange Lime Pie with Meringue Topping has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 47g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and 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 8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Orange Lime Pie with Meringue Topping has been given a composite ranking of 12, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium260 mg7.4%
Sodium190 mg7.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate47 g15.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars39 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8 g16%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20 g30.8%
Saturated Fat11 g55%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20 g 30.8%

Saturated Fat 11 g 55%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 140 mg 46.7%

Sodium 190 mg 7.9%

Total Carbohydrates 47 g 15.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 39 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 15% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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