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Clementine vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Clementine and Lemon

  • The amount of Iron in Lemon is higher than in Clementine.
  • Clementine contains 4 times more Sugar than Lemon. While Clementine contains 9.18g of Sugar, Lemon contains only 2.5g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Clementines, raw and Lemons, raw, without peel.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +16.2%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Zinc - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 6% 8% 9% 16% 1% 2% 15% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +16.2%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Zinc - 0.06

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.
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Lemon
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 53
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 163% 22% 7% 12% 10% 18% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 53
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 88.98
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 88.98

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clementine Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 10.32g 6.52g Clementine
Protein 0.85g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Lemon
Carbs 12.02g 9.32g Clementine
Calories 47kcal 29kcal Clementine
Fructose 1.64g Clementine
Sugar 9.18g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 1.7g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 30mg 26mg Clementine
Iron 0.14mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Clementine
Phosphorus 21mg 16mg Clementine
Potassium 177mg 138mg Clementine
Sodium 1mg 2mg Clementine
Zinc 0.06mg 0.06mg
Copper 0.043mg 0.037mg Clementine
Manganese 0.023mg 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.15mg Clementine
Vitamin C 48.8mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.04mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.02mg Clementine
Vitamin B3 0.636mg 0.1mg Clementine
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 24µg 11µg Clementine
Saturated Fat 0.039g Clementine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clementine Lemon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Clementine
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Clementine
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/nutrients
  2. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.