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Quince vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Quince and Lemon?

  • Quince is richer in Copper, yet Lemon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 42% higher.
  • Quince has 4 times more Copper than Lemon. Quince has 0.13mg of Copper, while Lemon has 0.037mg.

We used Quinces, raw and Lemons, raw, without peel 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.
Quince
5
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4
Lemon
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains more Copper +251.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Equal in Phosphorus - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains more Copper +251.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Equal in Phosphorus - 16

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.
Quince
3
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8
Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
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% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 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 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
2
:
3
Lemon
Contains more Carbs +64.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +175%
Contains more Fats +200%
Equal in Water - 88.98
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Carbs +64.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +175%
Contains more Fats +200%
Equal in Water - 88.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
2
:
1
Lemon
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 6.52g Quince
Protein 0.4g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Lemon
Carbs 15.3g 9.32g Quince
Calories 57kcal 29kcal Quince
Sugar 2.5g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 11mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.7mg 0.6mg Quince
Magnesium 8mg 8mg
Phosphorus 17mg 16mg Quince
Potassium 197mg 138mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.04mg 0.06mg Lemon
Copper 0.13mg 0.037mg Quince
Manganese 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Quince
Vitamin A 40IU 22IU Quince
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Quince
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 15mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.02mg Quince
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.1mg Quince
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 3µg 11µg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.039g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.011g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
7%
Quince
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quince
Quince is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.