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Fruit salad vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fruit salad and Lemon

  • Fruit salad has more Manganese, while Lemon has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Lemon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 55% more than Fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad contains 5 times more Manganese than Lemon. While Fruit salad contains 0.151mg of Manganese, Lemon contains only 0.03mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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.
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Contains more Manganese +403.3%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Contains more Manganese +403.3%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Magnesium - 8

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.
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8
Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +2627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256%
Contains more Vitamin C +1506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.3%
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 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 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 +2627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256%
Contains more Vitamin C +1506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Protein +115.7%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Water - 88.98
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 +40%
Contains more Protein +115.7%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Water - 88.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +709.1%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +709.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 12.05g 6.52g Fruit salad
Protein 0.51g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0.03g 0.3g Lemon
Carbs 13.05g 9.32g Fruit salad
Calories 50kcal 29kcal Fruit salad
Sugar 2.5g Fruit salad
Fiber 1g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 11mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.25mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 8mg 8mg
Phosphorus 14mg 16mg Lemon
Potassium 116mg 138mg Lemon
Sodium 5mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.14mg 0.06mg Fruit salad
Copper 0.05mg 0.037mg Fruit salad
Manganese 0.151mg 0.03mg Fruit salad
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 600IU 22IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 1µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 3.3mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.02mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 0.1mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 3µg 11µg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.004g 0.039g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
6%
Fruit salad
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.