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Lemon vs. Java plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lemon and Java plum

  • Java plum has less Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Lemon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 43% more than Java plum.
  • Java plum contains 3 times less Iron than Lemon. Lemon contains 0.6mg of Iron, while Java plum contains 0.19mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lemons, raw, without peel and Java-plum, (jambolan), 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
8
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 11% 5.7% 7% 7.1% 0% 0% 7.3% 1.8% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.7%
Contains more IronIron +215.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~17mg

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
9
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 48% 0.18% 0% 0% 1.5% 2.8% 4.9% 0% 8.8% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
16% 83%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 83.13 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.8%
Contains more FatsFats +30.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
~equal in Water ~83.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Java plum Opinion
Calories 29kcal 60kcal Java plum
Protein 1.1g 0.72g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 0.23g Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 14.3mg Lemon
Net carbs 6.52g 15.56g Java plum
Carbs 9.32g 15.56g Java plum
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Java plum
Calcium 26mg 19mg Lemon
Potassium 138mg 79mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 0.19mg Lemon
Sugar 2.5g Java plum
Fiber 2.8g Lemon
Copper 0.037mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg Lemon
Phosphorus 16mg 17mg Java plum
Sodium 2mg 14mg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 3IU Lemon
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Manganese 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.006mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.012mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.26mg Java plum
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.038mg Lemon
Folate 11µg Lemon
Choline 5.1mg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.039g Java plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon Java plum
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
5%
Java plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
4%
Java plum

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Java plum
Java plum is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Java plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168150/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.