Lemon vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lemons and porridge
- Lemons have more vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B6, while porridge has more iron and calcium.
- Lemons cover your daily need for vitamin C, 59% more than porridge.
- Lemons contain 83 times more sugar than porridge. While lemons contain 2.5g of sugar, porridge contains only 0.03g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemons, raw, without peel and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +762.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +234.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +523.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +515.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.9% |
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Water
~87.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +154.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 0mg | 59% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3.74mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.5g | 9% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 87mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 50kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.1g | 1.44g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.32g | 10.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.52g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 11µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.114g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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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