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Rambutan vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rambutan and Lemon

  • Rambutan is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Lemon is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% higher.
  • Rambutan has 14 times more Vitamin B3 than Lemon. While Rambutan has 1.352mg of Vitamin B3, Lemon has only 0.1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rambutan, canned, syrup pack 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 6.6% 3.7% 13% 22% 2.2% 3.9% 1.4% 45% 0%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1043.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.6%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%

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.
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 16% 0.18% 0% 0% 3.3% 5.1% 25% 1.1% 4.6% 0% 0% 6% 0%
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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% 1.3% 3% 0% 10% 4.6% 1.9% 11% 18% 0% 0% 8.3% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1252%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +981.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.2%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +14%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rambutan Lemon Opinion
Calories 82kcal 29kcal Rambutan
Protein 0.65g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0.21g 0.3g Lemon
Vitamin C 4.9mg 53mg Lemon
Net carbs 19.97g 6.52g Rambutan
Carbs 20.87g 9.32g Rambutan
Magnesium 7mg 8mg Lemon
Calcium 22mg 26mg Lemon
Potassium 42mg 138mg Lemon
Iron 0.35mg 0.6mg Lemon
Sugar 2.5g Rambutan
Fiber 0.9g 2.8g Lemon
Copper 0.066mg 0.037mg Rambutan
Zinc 0.08mg 0.06mg Rambutan
Phosphorus 9mg 16mg Lemon
Sodium 11mg 2mg Lemon
Vitamin A 3IU 22IU Lemon
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Manganese 0.343mg 0.03mg Rambutan
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.02mg Rambutan
Vitamin B3 1.352mg 0.1mg Rambutan
Vitamin B5 0.018mg 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 8µg 11µg Lemon
Choline 5.1mg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.039g Rambutan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rambutan Lemon
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
5%
Rambutan
18%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Rambutan
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/nutrients
  2. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.