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Lemon vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lemon and Roselle

  • Lemon is higher in Vitamin C, however, Roselle is richer in Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 46% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel and Roselle, 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
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 36% 65% 18% 56% 0% 0% 16% 0.78% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +537.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +726.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.7%
Contains more IronIron +146.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.3%

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
7
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 40% 17% 0% 0% 2.8% 6.5% 5.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
2
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.6%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.4%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
~equal in Water ~86.58g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Roselle Opinion
Calories 29kcal 49kcal Roselle
Protein 1.1g 0.96g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 0.64g Roselle
Vitamin C 53mg 12mg Lemon
Net carbs 6.52g 11.31g Roselle
Carbs 9.32g 11.31g Roselle
Magnesium 8mg 51mg Roselle
Calcium 26mg 215mg Roselle
Potassium 138mg 208mg Roselle
Iron 0.6mg 1.48mg Roselle
Sugar 2.5g Roselle
Fiber 2.8g Lemon
Copper 0.037mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg Lemon
Phosphorus 16mg 37mg Roselle
Sodium 2mg 6mg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 287IU Roselle
Vitamin A 1µg 14µg Roselle
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Manganese 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.011mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.028mg Roselle
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.31mg Roselle
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 11µg Lemon
Choline 5.1mg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.039g Roselle
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 Roselle
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
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.