Spaghetti vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between spaghetti and lemons
- Spaghetti is higher in selenium, manganese, copper, and phosphorus; however, lemons are richer in vitamin C.
- Lemons' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 59% higher.
- Spaghetti has 66 times more selenium than lemons. While spaghetti has 26.4µg of selenium, lemons have only 0.4µg.
- Spaghetti has less sugar.
The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 | +125% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +750% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +262.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +973.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +271.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +427.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +231.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1090.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +266.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 53mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0.4µg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Protein | 5.8g | 1.1g | 9% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 9.32g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.037mg | 7% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 29kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.089g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 5.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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)
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.