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Jackfruit vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jackfruit and lemons

  • Jackfruit has more vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, lemons have more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lemons is 44% higher.
  • Lemons have 9 times less vitamin B3 than jackfruit. Jackfruit has 0.92mg of vitamin B3, while lemons have 0.1mg.
  • Lemons are lower in sugar.

Food types used in this article are Jackfruit, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
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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 +262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +224.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.3%
Contains more IronIron +160.9%
~equal in Calcium ~26mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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.
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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 0%
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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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +286.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
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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 +56.4%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.5%
Contains more OtherOther +210%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
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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 +1309.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80%
~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.
Jackfruit Lemon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jackfruit Lemon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 13.7mg 53mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.08mg 19%
Fructose 9.19g 11%
Potassium 448mg 138mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.04mg 5%
Carbs 23.25g 9.32g 5%
Magnesium 29mg 8mg 5%
Iron 0.23mg 0.6mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.1mg 5%
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g 5%
Copper 0.076mg 0.037mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.02mg 3%
Folate 24µg 11µg 3%
Calories 95kcal 29kcal 3%
Starch 1.47g 1%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.06mg 1%
Fats 0.64g 0.3g 1%
Phosphorus 21mg 16mg 1%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.19mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.195g 0.039g 1%
Protein 1.72g 1.1g 1%
Manganese 0.043mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.15mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 21.75g 6.52g N/A
Calcium 24mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 19.08g 2.5g N/A
Sodium 2mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.089g 0%
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.069mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit 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
17%
Jackfruit
18%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)

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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.