Lemon vs. Juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Lemon and Juice
- Lemon is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron, while Juice is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Lemon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 42% more than Juice.
- Lemon has 14 times more Fiber than Juice. Lemon has 2.8g of Fiber, while Juice has 0.2g.
- Lemon is lower in Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel and Beverages, Orange juice drink.
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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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +445.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +328.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +216.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +450% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.9% |
~equal in
Water
~86.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +790% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.01g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 29kcal | 54kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 0.2g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 15mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.52g | 13.21g |
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| Carbs | 9.32g | 13.41g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 42mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.11mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 9.36g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.018mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 4mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 44IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.007mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.5mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.01g |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Juice is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.