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Lemon vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemon and Clementine

  • The amount of Iron in Lemon is higher than in Clementine.
  • Lemon contains 2 times more Fiber than Clementine. While Lemon contains 2.8g of Fiber, Clementine contains only 1.7g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Lemon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemons, raw, without peel and Clementines, 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.
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 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Zinc ~0.06mg

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% 1.3% 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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +536%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +174.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~48.8mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.075mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.4%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
~equal in Water ~86.58g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Clementine Opinion
Calories 29kcal 47kcal Clementine
Protein 1.1g 0.85g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 0.15g Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 48.8mg Lemon
Net carbs 6.52g 10.32g Clementine
Carbs 9.32g 12.02g Clementine
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Clementine
Calcium 26mg 30mg Clementine
Potassium 138mg 177mg Clementine
Iron 0.6mg 0.14mg Lemon
Sugar 2.5g 9.18g Lemon
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g Lemon
Copper 0.037mg 0.043mg Clementine
Zinc 0.06mg 0.06mg
Phosphorus 16mg 21mg Clementine
Sodium 2mg 1mg Clementine
Vitamin A 22IU Lemon
Vitamin A 1µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.2mg Clementine
Manganese 0.03mg 0.023mg Lemon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.086mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.03mg Clementine
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.636mg Clementine
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.151mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.075mg Lemon
Folate 11µg 24µg Clementine
Choline 5.1mg 14mg Clementine
Saturated Fat 0.039g Clementine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Lemon
Fructose 1.64g Clementine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon Clementine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Lemon
20%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.