Tomato vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomato and lemon different?
- Tomato is higher in vitamin K; however, lemon is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lemon is 44% higher.
Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Lemons, raw, without peel are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +3686.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +494% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +286.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.6% |
~equal in
Water
~88.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +181.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.089g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 18kcal | 29kcal |
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| Protein | 0.88g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 53mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.69g | 6.52g |
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| Carbs | 3.89g | 9.32g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 2.63g | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.037mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 833IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 42µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 6.7mg | 5.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.031g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.018mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.027mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.018mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg |
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| Fructose | 1.37g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats 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
15%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.