Lemon vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lemons and brown sugar
- Lemons have more vitamin C and fiber; however, brown sugar has more calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lemons is 59% higher.
- Lemons are lower in sugar.
Food types used in this article are Lemons, raw, without peel and Sugars, brown.
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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 ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +219.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 0mg | 59% |
| Carbs | 9.32g | 98.09g | 30% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 380kcal | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 83mg | 6% |
| Folate | 11µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.12g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.132mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.52g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0g | 0% |
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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +816.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6540.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +952.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
