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Lemon vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lemons and beef broiled different?

  • Lemons are richer in vitamin C, while beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 110% more than lemons.
  • Lemons are lower in saturated fat.

Lemons, raw, without peel and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.

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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.
Lemon
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.4%
Contains more IronIron +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +10416.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1137.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5275%

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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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%
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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5278%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +377.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1515.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
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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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +53.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2257.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5036.7%
Contains more OtherOther +126.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
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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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60518.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +443.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemon Beef broiled
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg 110%
Vitamin C 53mg 0mg 59%
Zinc 0.06mg 6.31mg 57%
Protein 1.1g 25.93g 50%
Selenium 0.4µg 21.5µg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 5.378mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.039g 5.895g 27%
Phosphorus 16mg 198mg 26%
Iron 0.6mg 2.6mg 25%
Fats 0.3g 15.41g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.382mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 6.668g 17%
Choline 5.1mg 82.4mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.176mg 12%
Calories 29kcal 250kcal 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.658mg 9%
Copper 0.037mg 0.085mg 5%
Potassium 138mg 318mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.484g 3%
Sodium 2mg 72mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 21mg 3%
Carbs 9.32g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.046mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 18mg 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg 1%
Folate 11µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 6.52g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.5g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Lemon
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.856g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.