Lemonade vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lemonade and lemons
- The amount of vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, and iron in lemons is higher than in lemonade.
- Lemons cover your daily need for vitamin C, 55% more than lemonade.
- Lemonade contains 4 times more sugar than lemons. While lemonade contains 9.98g of sugar, lemons contain only 2.5g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with water and Lemons, raw, without peel.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +820% |
| Contains more IronIron | +275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 | +1259% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1175% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1471.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
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Water
~88.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +584.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 53mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.006mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.013mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.006mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.07g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 29kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.016mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 5.1mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.089g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.04g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Carbs | 10.42g | 9.32g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.42g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.98g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.006g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.011g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemonade is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemonade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemonade is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)