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Lemon vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemon and Arborio rice

  • Lemon has more Vitamin C, while Arborio rice has more Manganese, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lemon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 59% more than Arborio rice.
  • Lemon contains 26 times more Calcium than Arborio rice. While Lemon contains 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 Calcium +2500%
Contains more Potassium +430.8%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +566.7%
Contains more Copper +94.6%
Contains more Manganese +1090%
Contains more Selenium +1775%
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Potassium +430.8%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +566.7%
Contains more Copper +94.6%
Contains more Manganese +1090%
Contains more Selenium +1775%
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.
Lemon
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1393%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.9%
Contains more Folate +436.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1393%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.9%
Contains more Folate +436.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Protein +114.5%
Contains more Carbs +208.3%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Protein +114.5%
Contains more Carbs +208.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +427.3%
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Lemon Arborio rice
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 1.1g 2.36g Arborio rice
Fats 0.3g 0.19g Lemon
Carbs 9.32g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 29kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Sugar 2.5g Arborio rice
Fiber 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 1mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 8mg 8mg
Phosphorus 16mg 33mg Arborio rice
Potassium 138mg 26mg Lemon
Sodium 2mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.06mg 0.4mg Arborio rice
Copper 0.037mg 0.072mg Arborio rice
Manganese 0.03mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 0.4µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 0mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.016mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.059mg Lemon
Folate 11µg 59µg Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.051g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.05g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon Arborio rice
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
20%
Lemon
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arborio rice
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.

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.