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Feijoa vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Feijoa and Lemon

  • Feijoa has more Fiber, however, Lemon has more Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lemon is 22% higher.
  • Lemon has 3 times less Sugar than Feijoa. Feijoa has 8.2g of Sugar, while Lemon has 2.5g.

Food types used in this article are Feijoa, 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.
Feijoa
4
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5
Lemon
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.06
Equal in Copper - 0.037
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 6% 7% 9% 16% 1% 2% 12% 11% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.06
Equal in Copper - 0.037

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.
Feijoa
5
:
6
Lemon
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 110% 2% 5% 6% 14% 16% 18% 0% 9%
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 B3 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feijoa
3
:
2
Lemon
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +63.2%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Equal in Water - 88.98
15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 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 Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +63.2%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Equal in Water - 88.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feijoa
2
:
1
Lemon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
35% 19% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.136 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feijoa 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 Feijoa Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 8.81g 6.52g Feijoa
Protein 0.71g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0.42g 0.3g Feijoa
Carbs 15.21g 9.32g Feijoa
Calories 61kcal 29kcal Feijoa
Fructose 2.95g Feijoa
Sugar 8.2g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 6.4g 2.8g Feijoa
Calcium 17mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.14mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Feijoa
Phosphorus 19mg 16mg Feijoa
Potassium 172mg 138mg Feijoa
Sodium 3mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg 0.06mg
Copper 0.036mg 0.037mg Lemon
Manganese 0.084mg 0.03mg Feijoa
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 6IU 22IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.15mg Feijoa
Vitamin C 32.9mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.02mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.1mg Feijoa
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.19mg Feijoa
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 23µg 11µg Feijoa
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg Feijoa
Tryptophan 0.007mg Feijoa
Threonine 0.019mg Feijoa
Isoleucine 0.019mg Feijoa
Leucine 0.028mg Feijoa
Lysine 0.038mg Feijoa
Methionine 0.007mg Feijoa
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Feijoa
Valine 0.019mg Feijoa
Histidine 0.009mg Feijoa
Saturated Fat 0.104g 0.039g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.011g Feijoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.136g 0.089g Feijoa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g Feijoa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Feijoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feijoa 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
15%
Feijoa
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Feijoa
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
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 - 0.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.