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Lemon vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lemon and Currant

  • Lemon has more Vitamin C, however, Currant has more Vitamin K, Copper, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lemon is 13% higher.
  • Lemon is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Lemons, raw, without peel and Currants, red and white, raw.

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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.
Lemon
Lemon
0
:
10
Currant
Currant
Contains more Calcium +26.9%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +99.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +189.2%
Contains more Manganese +520%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Lemon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Currant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +26.9%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +99.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +189.2%
Contains more Manganese +520%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Lemon
Lemon
5
:
3
Currant
Currant
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.1
Lemon
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%
Currant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
Lemon
2
:
3
Currant
Currant
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +48.1%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Equal in Water - 83.95
Lemon
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Currant
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +48.1%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Equal in Water - 83.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
Lemon
1
:
2
Currant
Currant
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088
Lemon
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Currant
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Currant Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 9.5g Currant
Protein 1.1g 1.4g Currant
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Lemon
Carbs 9.32g 13.8g Currant
Calories 29kcal 56kcal Currant
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 2.5g 7.37g Lemon
Fiber 2.8g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 26mg 33mg Currant
Iron 0.6mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Currant
Phosphorus 16mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 138mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 2mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.06mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.037mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.03mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Currant
Vitamin A 22IU 42IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Currant
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.1mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 41mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.05mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.064mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.07mg Lemon
Folate 11µg 8µg Lemon
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.028g Currant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.088g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon Currant
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
20%
Lemon
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/nutrients
  2. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.