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Prunes vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Prunes and Lemon

  • Prunes is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Lemon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 58% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Lemons, raw, without peel.

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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.
Prunes
Prunes
8
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1
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Calcium +65.4%
Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.3%
Contains more Potassium +430.4%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +659.5%
Contains more Manganese +896.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Prunes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Lemon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Calcium +65.4%
Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.3%
Contains more Potassium +430.4%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +659.5%
Contains more Manganese +896.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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.
Prunes
Prunes
8
:
2
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +3450%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1782%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8733.3%
Contains more Folate +175%
Prunes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +3450%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1782%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8733.3%
Contains more Folate +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
Prunes
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:
1
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +585.4%
Contains more Other +780%
Contains more Water +187.8%
Prunes
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Lemon
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +585.4%
Contains more Other +780%
Contains more Water +187.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
Prunes
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:
2
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.5%
Prunes
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Lemon
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 6.52g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 1.1g Prunes
Fats 0.38g 0.3g Prunes
Carbs 63.88g 9.32g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 29kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 7.1g 2.8g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 26mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 0.6mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 8mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 16mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 138mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.44mg 0.06mg Prunes
Copper 0.281mg 0.037mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 0.03mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 781IU 22IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 1µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.15mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.04mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.02mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.1mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.19mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.08mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 11µg Lemon
Vitamin K 59.5µg 0µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0.039g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.011g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes Lemon
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
31%
Prunes
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients
  2. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.