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Ice cream vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ice cream and Lemon

  • Ice cream has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Lemon is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Lemon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 58% more than Ice cream.
  • Lemon has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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 Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +556.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains more Zinc +1050%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +60.9%
Contains more Manganese +275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Calcium +392.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +556.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains more Zinc +1050%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +60.9%
Contains more Manganese +275%

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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Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +1813.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +120%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +1813.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +120%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +218.2%
Contains more Fats +3566.7%
Contains more Carbs +153.2%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +45.9%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 Protein +218.2%
Contains more Fats +3566.7%
Contains more Carbs +153.2%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +45.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26890.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26890.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream Lemon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ice cream Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 6.52g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 1.1g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0.3g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 9.32g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 29kcal Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 0.7g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 128mg 26mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 16mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 138mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.69mg 0.06mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.037mg Lemon
Manganese 0.008mg 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 1.8µg 0.4µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 22IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 1µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.15mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.04mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.02mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.1mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.19mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 5µg 11µg Lemon
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Lemon
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.039g Lemon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.011g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.089g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.