Lemon vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lemons and arborio rice
- Lemons have more vitamin C, while arborio rice has more manganese, selenium, folate, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Lemons cover your daily need for vitamin C, 59% more than arborio rice.
- Lemons contain 26 times more calcium than arborio rice. While lemons contain 26mg of calcium, arborio rice contains only 1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemons, raw, without peel and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +2500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +430.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1090% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1775% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1393% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +436.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +208.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +427.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 0mg | 59% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.357mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 7.5µg | 13% |
| Folate | 11µg | 59µg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.46mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.164mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 1.493mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 9.32g | 28.73g | 6% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 130kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.397mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.072mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 2.36g | 3% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.52g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
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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
18%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arborio rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arborio rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.