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Broth vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broth and lemons

  • Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12, while lemons are higher in vitamin C.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1038% more than lemons.
  • Lemons are lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Lemon
2
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +619.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more IronIron +71.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +937.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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.
Broth
9
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Lemon
2
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% 0.33% 3% 0% 10% 4.6% 1.9% 11% 18% 0% 0% 8.3% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2360%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +2147.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4718.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
4
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Lemon
1
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1414.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4526.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.2%
Contains more OtherOther +16293.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3819.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Lemon
1
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48627.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4933.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Lemon DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 2mg 1038%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 53mg 58%
Selenium 28µg 0.4µg 50%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.02mg 32%
Protein 16.66g 1.1g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.089g 29%
Fats 13.88g 0.3g 21%
Phosphorus 166mg 16mg 21%
Choline 114.6mg 5.1mg 20%
Calcium 187mg 26mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.039g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.1mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.011g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 29kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Magnesium 56mg 8mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.19mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.04mg 5%
Folate 32µg 11µg 5%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.03mg 5%
Iron 1.03mg 0.6mg 5%
Potassium 309mg 138mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.037mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 18.01g 9.32g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Net carbs 18.01g 6.52g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 2.5g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
18%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 23873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.