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Lemon vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lemon and Nectarine

  • Lemon is higher in Vitamin C, however, Nectarine is richer in Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% higher.
  • Lemon has 2 times more Fiber than Nectarine. While Lemon has 2.8g of Fiber, Nectarine has only 1.7g.
  • Lemon has less Sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel and Nectarines, 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.
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Copper +132.4%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Copper +132.4%
Contains more Manganese +80%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +881.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +1409.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.185
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +881.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +1409.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.185

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Protein - 1.06
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 87.59
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Protein - 1.06
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 87.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27%
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Nectarine Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 8.85g Nectarine
Protein 1.1g 1.06g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 0.32g Nectarine
Carbs 9.32g 10.55g Nectarine
Calories 29kcal 44kcal Nectarine
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 2.5g 7.89g Lemon
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 6mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 0.28mg Lemon
Magnesium 8mg 9mg Nectarine
Phosphorus 16mg 26mg Nectarine
Potassium 138mg 201mg Nectarine
Sodium 2mg 0mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.06mg 0.17mg Nectarine
Copper 0.037mg 0.086mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.03mg 0.054mg Nectarine
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 332IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 17µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.77mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 53mg 5.4mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.034mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.027mg Nectarine
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.125mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.185mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.025mg Lemon
Folate 11µg 5µg Lemon
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg Nectarine
Methionine 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.025g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.113g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon Nectarine
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
10%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.39g)
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 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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/nutrients
  2. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.