Lemon vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Lemon and Milk
- Lemon has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron, however, Milk is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, and Selenium.
- Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 59% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +1900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +380.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +493.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +725% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +790.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +825% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +247.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +206.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2418.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 29kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 3.37g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.97g |
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.52g | 4.99g |
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| Carbs | 9.32g | 4.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 125mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 150mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.03mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 5.2g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.01mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 95mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 196IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.003mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.361mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg | 17.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.633g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.277g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.043mg |
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| Threonine | 0.143mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.174mg |
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| Leucine | 0.319mg |
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| Lysine | 0.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.088mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg |
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| Valine | 0.22mg |
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| Histidine | 0.101mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.