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Lemon vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lemons and white chocolate?

  • Lemons are higher in vitamin C and fiber, yet white chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin K, and selenium.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 97% more.
  • Lemons have 106 times more vitamin C than white chocolate. While lemons have 53mg of vitamin C, white chocolate has only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lemons is lower.

We used Lemons, raw, without peel and Candies, white chocolate types in this article.

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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
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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +665.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1025%

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
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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% 0.33% 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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +645%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +478.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +6744.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +433.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10596.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +535.6%
Contains more OtherOther +400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
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28% 8% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1038.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.039g 19.412g 88%
Vitamin C 53mg 0.5mg 58%
Fats 0.3g 32.09g 49%
Calories 29kcal 539kcal 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 9.097g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Phosphorus 16mg 176mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.282mg 20%
Carbs 9.32g 59.24g 17%
Calcium 26mg 199mg 17%
Protein 1.1g 5.87g 10%
Fiber 2.8g 0.2g 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.608mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Selenium 0.4µg 4.5µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 1.013g 6%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.74mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.96mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 0.24mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.745mg 4%
Potassium 138mg 286mg 4%
Choline 5.1mg 29.5mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 90mg 4%
Copper 0.037mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 9µg 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.008mg 1%
Folate 11µg 7µg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 6.52g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 59g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.