Olive vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between olive and lemons
- Olive has more iron, copper, vitamin E, vitamin A, and calcium, while lemons have more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Lemons cover your daily need for vitamin C, 58% more than olive.
- Olive contains 368 times more sodium than lemons. While olive contains 735mg of sodium, lemons contain only 2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) 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 CalciumCalcium | +238.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +450% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +578.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +433.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 AVitamin A | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5788.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +788.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +3460% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +643.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71609.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +923.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 53mg | 58% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 0.6mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 735mg | 2mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.037mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.888g | 0.011g | 20% |
| Fats | 10.68g | 0.3g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 1.65mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.415g | 0.039g | 6% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 26mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.911g | 0.089g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 29kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.015mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.003mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.3mg | 5.1mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.84g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.26g | 9.32g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.06g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.037mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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 Sugar?
Olive is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.376g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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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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.