Lemon vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lemons and barbecue sauce
- Lemons are richer than barbecue sauce in vitamin C and fiber.
- Lemons cover your daily vitamin C needs 58% more than barbecue sauce.
- Lemons have 3 times more fiber than barbecue sauce. Lemons have 2.8g of fiber, while barbecue sauce has 0.9g.
- Lemons are lower in sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel and Sauce, barbecue.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225% |
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 | +8733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +497% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.2% |
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:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +337.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +923.3% |
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
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +645.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 0.6mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1027mg | 45% |
| Fructose | 14.17g | 18% | |
| Carbs | 9.32g | 40.77g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.9g | 8% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 172kcal | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.126mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.072mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 232mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.597mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.164mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.82g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.52g | 39.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 33.24g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 7.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.101g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 1025mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce 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.