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Lemon vs. Feijoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lemon and Feijoa

  • Lemon has more Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Feijoa has more Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lemon is 22% higher.
  • Feijoa has 4 times less Iron than Lemon. Lemon has 0.6mg of Iron, while Feijoa has 0.14mg.
  • Lemon is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Lemons, raw, without peel and Feijoa, 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
5
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4
Feijoa
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Equal in Zinc - 0.06
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 6% 7% 9% 16% 1% 2% 12% 11% 0%
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Equal in Zinc - 0.06
Equal in Copper - 0.036

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
6
:
5
Feijoa
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.16
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.018
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 110% 2% 5% 6% 14% 16% 18% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.16
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.018

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
2
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3
Feijoa
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +63.2%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Water - 83.28
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +63.2%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Water - 83.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
1
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2
Feijoa
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.8%
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
35% 19% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.136 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Feijoa Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 8.81g Feijoa
Protein 1.1g 0.71g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 0.42g Feijoa
Carbs 9.32g 15.21g Feijoa
Calories 29kcal 61kcal Feijoa
Fructose 2.95g Feijoa
Sugar 2.5g 8.2g Lemon
Fiber 2.8g 6.4g Feijoa
Calcium 26mg 17mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 0.14mg Lemon
Magnesium 8mg 9mg Feijoa
Phosphorus 16mg 19mg Feijoa
Potassium 138mg 172mg Feijoa
Sodium 2mg 3mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg 0.06mg
Copper 0.037mg 0.036mg Lemon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.084mg Feijoa
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 6IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.16mg Feijoa
Vitamin C 53mg 32.9mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.006mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.018mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.295mg Feijoa
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.233mg Feijoa
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.067mg Lemon
Folate 11µg 23µg Feijoa
Vitamin K 0µg 3.5µg Feijoa
Tryptophan 0.007mg Feijoa
Threonine 0.019mg Feijoa
Isoleucine 0.019mg Feijoa
Leucine 0.028mg Feijoa
Lysine 0.038mg Feijoa
Methionine 0.007mg Feijoa
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Feijoa
Valine 0.019mg Feijoa
Histidine 0.009mg Feijoa
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.104g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.056g Feijoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.136g Feijoa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g Feijoa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Feijoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon Feijoa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Lemon
15%
Feijoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
7%
Feijoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.

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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.