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Sherbet vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sherbet and lemons?

  • Sherbet is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12, yet lemons are higher in vitamin C, fiber, and iron.
  • Lemons' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 56% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lemons is lower.

We used Sherbet, orange and Lemons, raw, without peel 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
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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 CalciumCalcium +107.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~8mg

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2204.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 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 FatsFats +566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226.2%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
~equal in Protein ~1.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4718.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Lemon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 2.3mg 53mg 56%
Carbs 30.4g 9.32g 7%
Calories 144kcal 29kcal 6%
Iron 0.14mg 0.6mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.02mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 2.8g 6%
Saturated fat 1.16g 0.039g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.08mg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.06mg 4%
Phosphorus 40mg 16mg 3%
Fats 2g 0.3g 3%
Calcium 54mg 26mg 3%
Folate 4µg 11µg 2%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.4µg 2%
Sodium 46mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.15mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg 1%
Copper 0.028mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 96mg 138mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 0.011g 1%
Protein 1.1g 1.1g 0%
Net carbs 29.1g 6.52g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Magnesium 8mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g 2.5g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.1mg 0%
Choline 7.7mg 5.1mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.089g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sherbet 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
6%
Sherbet
18%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.