Lemon vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lemons and plums different?
- Lemons are higher in vitamin C, fiber, and iron; however, plums are richer in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lemons is 48% higher.
- Lemons contain 4 times more iron than plums. While lemons contain 0.6mg of iron, plums contain only 0.17mg.
- Lemons have less sugar.
Lemons, raw, without peel and Plums, raw are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.3% |
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 | +457.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +317% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.28g
~equal in
Water
~87.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1118.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 9.5mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.4µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.07g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.029mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.417mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.057mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 1.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 46kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 157mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.32g | 11.42g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.52g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 9.92g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.009mg | 0% |
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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.42g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.