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Lemon vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lemon and Roselle

  • Lemon is higher in Vitamin C, however, Roselle is richer in Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 46% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel and Roselle, 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
5
:
5
Roselle
Roselle
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +726.9%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +537.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +50.7%
Lemon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Roselle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 56% 37% 16% 19% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +726.9%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +537.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +50.7%

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
8
:
3
Roselle
Roselle
Contains more Vitamin C +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210%
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%
Roselle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 40% 3% 7% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
Lemon
2
:
3
Roselle
Roselle
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Water - 86.58
Lemon
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Roselle
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Water - 86.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Roselle Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 11.31g Roselle
Protein 1.1g 0.96g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 0.64g Roselle
Carbs 9.32g 11.31g Roselle
Calories 29kcal 49kcal Roselle
Sugar 2.5g Roselle
Fiber 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 215mg Roselle
Iron 0.6mg 1.48mg Roselle
Magnesium 8mg 51mg Roselle
Phosphorus 16mg 37mg Roselle
Potassium 138mg 208mg Roselle
Sodium 2mg 6mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg Lemon
Copper 0.037mg Lemon
Manganese 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 287IU Roselle
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 14µg Roselle
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 12mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.011mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.028mg Roselle
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.31mg Roselle
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 11µg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.039g Roselle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon Roselle
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%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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.

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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.