Quince vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between quince and lemons?
- Quince is richer in copper, yet lemons are richer in vitamin C.
- Lemons' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 42% higher.
- Quince has 4 times more copper than lemons. Quince has 0.13mg of copper, while lemons have 0.037mg.
We used Quinces, raw and Lemons, raw, without peel types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +42.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +251.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +227.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 15mg | 53mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.037mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 138mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.081mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 15.3g | 9.32g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 57kcal | 29kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.4g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.089g | 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
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quince is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)