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Cherry vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cherries and lemons

  • Cherries have more copper and vitamin A, while lemons have more vitamin C.
  • Lemons cover your daily need for vitamin C, 48% more than cherries.
  • Cherries contain 64 times more vitamin A than lemons. While cherries contain 64µg of vitamin A, lemons contain only 1µg.
  • The amount of sugar in lemons is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cherries, sour, red, 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.
Cherry
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
Lemon
4
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 +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +273.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~16mg

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.
Cherry
5
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 33% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
Lemon
6
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 AVitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +430%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
2
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Lemon
2
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 +30.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30%
~equal in Protein ~1.1g
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Water ~88.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
2
28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 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 +645.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.089g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Lemon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 10mg 53mg 48%
Vitamin A 64µg 1µg 7%
Copper 0.104mg 0.037mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g 5%
Iron 0.32mg 0.6mg 4%
Manganese 0.112mg 0.03mg 4%
Fructose 3.51g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 26mg 1%
Potassium 173mg 138mg 1%
Folate 8µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.04mg 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.15mg 1%
Carbs 12.18g 9.32g 1%
Calories 50kcal 29kcal 1%
Protein 1g 1.1g 0%
Fats 0.3g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 10.58g 6.52g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 8.49g 2.5g N/A
Zinc 0.1mg 0.06mg 0%
Phosphorus 15mg 16mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 2mg 0%
Choline 6.1mg 5.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.068g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.089g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cherry Lemon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
9%
Cherry
18%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.