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Yogurt vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yogurt and Lemon?

  • Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Calcium, yet Lemon is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 59% higher.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Lemons, raw, without peel types in this comparison.

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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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
6
:
4
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +743.8%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Selenium +2325%
Contains more Iron +757.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Lemon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +743.8%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Selenium +2325%
Contains more Iron +757.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 138

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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
4
:
6
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Lemon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
3
:
2
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Protein +826.4%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +158.9%
Equal in Water - 88.98
Yogurt
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Lemon
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +826.4%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +158.9%
Equal in Water - 88.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
1
:
2
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +641.7%
Yogurt
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Lemon
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +641.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 6.52g Lemon
Protein 10.19g 1.1g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 0.3g Yogurt
Carbs 3.6g 9.32g Lemon
Calories 59kcal 29kcal Yogurt
Sugar 3.24g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 0g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 110mg 26mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Yogurt
Phosphorus 135mg 16mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 138mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.52mg 0.06mg Yogurt
Copper 0.017mg 0.037mg Lemon
Manganese 0.009mg 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 9.7µg 0.4µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 22IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 0mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.02mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.1mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.19mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 7µg 11µg Lemon
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Yogurt
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Lemon
Trans Fat 0.006g 0g Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.117g 0.039g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.011g Yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.089g Lemon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Lemon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Yogurt
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.