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Lemon vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lemon and Purple mangosteen?

  • Lemon is richer than Purple mangosteen in Vitamin C.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 56% more.
  • Lemon has 3 times more Potassium than Purple mangosteen. While Lemon has 138mg of Potassium, Purple mangosteen has only 48mg.

We used Lemons, raw, without peel and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack types in this article.

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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 +116.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +187.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +86.5%
Contains more Manganese +240%
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 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +187.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +86.5%
Contains more Manganese +240%

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 +1727.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1727.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186%
Contains more Folate +181.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +168.3%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Fats +93.3%
Contains more Carbs +92.2%
Equal in Water - 80.94
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +168.3%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Fats +93.3%
Contains more Carbs +92.2%
Equal in Water - 80.94

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 1.1g 0.41g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 0.58g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 9.32g 17.91g Purple mangosteen
Calories 29kcal 73kcal Purple mangosteen
Sugar 2.5g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 12mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 0.3mg Lemon
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Purple mangosteen
Phosphorus 16mg 8mg Lemon
Potassium 138mg 48mg Lemon
Sodium 2mg 7mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg 0.21mg Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.037mg 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.03mg 0.102mg Purple mangosteen
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 35IU Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 2.9mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.286mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.032mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.018mg Lemon
Folate 11µg 31µg Purple mangosteen
Saturated Fat 0.039g Purple mangosteen
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
Lemon Purple mangosteen
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.