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Lime vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lime and Purple mangosteen?

  • Lime is richer in Vitamin C, while Purple mangosteen is higher in Folate.
  • Lime's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% higher.
  • Purple mangosteen has 3 times less Calcium than Lime. Lime has 33mg of Calcium, while Purple mangosteen has 12mg.

We used Limes, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack types in this comparison.

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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 +175%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +1175%
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +1175%
Equal in Copper - 0.069

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.
Lime
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +903.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +578.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
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 A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +903.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +578.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Folate +287.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Carbs +69.9%
Equal in Water - 80.94
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 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 +70.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Carbs +69.9%
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.
Lime Purple mangosteen
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 7.74g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 0.7g 0.41g Lime
Fats 0.2g 0.58g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 10.54g 17.91g Purple mangosteen
Calories 30kcal 73kcal Purple mangosteen
Sugar 1.69g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g Lime
Calcium 33mg 12mg Lime
Iron 0.6mg 0.3mg Lime
Magnesium 6mg 13mg Purple mangosteen
Phosphorus 18mg 8mg Lime
Potassium 102mg 48mg Lime
Sodium 2mg 7mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg 0.21mg Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.065mg 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.008mg 0.102mg Purple mangosteen
Selenium 0.4µg Lime
Vitamin A 50IU 35IU Lime
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lime
Vitamin C 29.1mg 2.9mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.286mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.032mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.018mg Lime
Folate 8µg 31µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin K 0.6µg Lime
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.022g Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g Lime
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lime 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
13%
Lime
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime 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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.