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Blueberry vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Blueberry and Lemon

  • Blueberry is richer in Vitamin K, and Manganese, while Lemon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Lemon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 48% more than Blueberry.
  • Lemon is lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Blueberries, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 7.8% 12% 23% 12% 1.6% 6.9% 0.26% 3.9% 2.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1020%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.2%
Contains more IronIron +114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 3.2% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 177% 1.3% 3% 0% 10% 4.6% 1.9% 11% 18% 0% 0% 8.3% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +446.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.04mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Lemon
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.6%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Water ~88.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
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28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +327.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Lemon Opinion
Calories 57kcal 29kcal Blueberry
Protein 0.74g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0.33g 0.3g Blueberry
Vitamin C 9.7mg 53mg Lemon
Net carbs 12.09g 6.52g Blueberry
Carbs 14.49g 9.32g Blueberry
Magnesium 6mg 8mg Lemon
Calcium 6mg 26mg Lemon
Potassium 77mg 138mg Lemon
Iron 0.28mg 0.6mg Lemon
Sugar 9.96g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 2.4g 2.8g Lemon
Copper 0.057mg 0.037mg Blueberry
Zinc 0.16mg 0.06mg Blueberry
Starch 0.03g Blueberry
Phosphorus 12mg 16mg Lemon
Sodium 1mg 2mg Blueberry
Vitamin A 54IU 22IU Blueberry
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Blueberry
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.15mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.336mg 0.03mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.02mg Blueberry
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.1mg Blueberry
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.08mg Lemon
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0µg Blueberry
Folate 6µg 11µg Lemon
Choline 6mg 5.1mg Blueberry
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.039g Blueberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g 0.011g Blueberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0.089g Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Blueberry
Threonine 0.02mg Blueberry
Isoleucine 0.023mg Blueberry
Leucine 0.044mg Blueberry
Lysine 0.013mg Blueberry
Methionine 0.012mg Blueberry
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Blueberry
Valine 0.031mg Blueberry
Histidine 0.011mg Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g Blueberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blueberry Lemon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Blueberry
18%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.