Lemon vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lemons and cherries
- Lemons have more vitamin C, while cherries have more vitamin A and copper.
- Lemons cover your daily need for vitamin C, 48% more than cherries.
- Lemons contain 2 times more fiber than cherries. While lemons contain 2.8g of fiber, cherries contain only 1.6g.
- The amount of sugar in lemons is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemons, raw, without peel and Cherries, sour, red, raw.
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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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +273.3% |
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 | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
~equal in
Protein
~1g
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Fats
~0.3g
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Water
~86.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +645.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.09g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 10mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.104mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.32mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.112mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.51g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.044mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 173mg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.32g | 12.18g | 1% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 50kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.52g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 8.49g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.09g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.