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Vanilla extract vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between vanilla extract and lemons

  • Vanilla extract is richer in manganese and vitamin B2, while lemons are higher in vitamin C, fiber, and iron.
  • Lemons cover your daily vitamin C needs 59% more than vanilla extract.
  • Vanilla extract has 8 times more manganese than lemons. Vanilla extract has 0.23mg of manganese, while lemons have 0.03mg.
  • Lemons are lower in sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vanilla extract 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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Lemon
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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 B2Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +325%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 +35.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11450%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1733.3%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more WaterWater +69.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2125%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.011g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vanilla extract Lemon
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Vanilla extract Lemon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 53mg 59%
Calories 288kcal 29kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.03mg 9%
Iron 0.12mg 0.6mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.08mg 4%
Copper 0.072mg 0.037mg 4%
Folate 0µg 11µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.19mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.04mg 2%
Protein 0.06g 1.1g 2%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.089g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Phosphorus 6mg 16mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 8mg 1%
Carbs 12.65g 9.32g 1%
Fats 0.06g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 12.65g 6.52g N/A
Potassium 148mg 138mg 0%
Sugar 12.65g 2.5g N/A
Zinc 0.11mg 0.06mg 0%
Sodium 9mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.011g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
18%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.