Side-by-Side Comparison

Lemon vs Quinoa (Cooked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh vibrant yellow lemon cut in half showing juicy pulp
fruits

Lemon

29Calories
1.1Protein
2.8Fiber
53.0Vit C
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Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
grains

Quinoa (Cooked)

120Calories
4.4Protein
2.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Lemon (raw) with Quinoa (Cooked) (cooked). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-76%
Lemon

Lemon has fewer calories (energy) (29 kcal vs 120 kcal, 91 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+300%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 1.1 g in Lemon (+3.3 g, +300%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+0%
Similar Concentration

Both provide similar dietary fiber (2.8 g vs 2.8 g).

Higher Vitamin C
Lemon

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+53.0 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lemon100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
29 kcal1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 29 kcal in Lemon (+91 kcal, +314%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
1.1 g2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 1.1 g in Lemon (+3.3 g, +300%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
9.3 g3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 9.3 g in Lemon (+12.0 g, +129%).

Dietary FiberSimilar
Lemon
2.8 g10% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Both Lemon and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of dietary fiber (2.8 g).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
0.30 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.30 g in Lemon (+1.6 g, +540%).

Total SugarsLemon higher
Lemon
2.5 g5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Lemon provides 2.5 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.6 g, +187%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLemon higher
Lemon
53.0 mg59% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Lemon has higher vitamin c (53.0 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Similar
Lemon
1.0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

Both Lemon and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin a (rae) (1.0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lemon
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Lemon and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
0.15 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.15 mg in Lemon (+0.48 mg, +320%).

Vitamin KSimilar
Lemon
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Lemon and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
11 µg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 11 µg in Lemon (+31 µg, +282%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
0.04 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
0.02 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg vs 0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
0.10 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.41 mg vs 0.10 mg in Lemon (+0.31 mg, +312%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Lemon
0.19 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Both Lemon and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Lemon
0.08 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Both Lemon and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Lemon
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Lemon and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
2.0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 7.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lemon (+5.0 mg, +250%).

PotassiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
138 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 172 mg vs 138 mg in Lemon (+34.0 mg, +25%).

CalciumLemon higher
Lemon
26.0 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 26.0 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+9.0 mg, +53%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
0.60 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.60 mg in Lemon (+0.89 mg, +148%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
8.0 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Lemon (+56.0 mg, +700%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
16.0 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 16.0 mg in Lemon (+136 mg, +850%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
0.06 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.06 mg in Lemon (+1.0 mg, +1717%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Lemon
0.04 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.04 g in Lemon (+0.19 g, +490%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lemon leads in 3 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 16.Both foods show similar concentrations in 7 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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