Side-by-Side Comparison

Lemon vs Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh vibrant yellow lemon cut in half showing juicy pulp
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Lemon

29Calories
1.1Protein
2.8Fiber
53.0Vit C
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Fresh peeled mandarin tangerine with separated juicy citrus segments
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Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

53Calories
0.8Protein
1.8Fiber
26.7Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-45%
Lemon

Lemon has fewer calories (energy) (29 kcal vs 53 kcal, 24 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+36%
Lemon

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.81 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.29 g, +36%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+56%
Lemon

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 1.8 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+1.00 g, +56%).

Higher Vitamin C
+99%
Lemon

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 26.7 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+26.3 mg, +99%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Lemon100 g edible portion
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lemon
29 kcal1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
53 kcal3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 53 kcal vs 29 kcal in Lemon (+24 kcal, +83%).

ProteinLemon higher
Lemon
1.1 g2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.81 g2% DV

Lemon provides 1.1 g vs 0.81 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.29 g, +36%).

CarbohydratesTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lemon
9.3 g3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
13.3 g5% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 13.3 g vs 9.3 g in Lemon (+4.0 g, +43%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher
Lemon
2.8 g10% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
1.8 g6% DV

Lemon provides 2.8 g vs 1.8 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+1.00 g, +56%).

Total FatSimilar
Lemon
0.30 g
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.31 g

Both Lemon and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of total fat (0.30 g).

Total SugarsTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lemon
2.5 g5% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
10.6 g21% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 10.6 g vs 2.5 g in Lemon (+8.1 g, +323%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CLemon higher
Lemon
53.0 mg59% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
26.7 mg30% DV

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 26.7 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+26.3 mg, +99%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lemon
1.0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
34 µg4% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 34 µg vs 1.0 µg in Lemon (+33 µg, +3300%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Lemon
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Lemon and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ETangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lemon
0.15 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.20 mg1% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides slightly more vitamin e (0.20 mg vs 0.15 mg).

Vitamin KSimilar
Lemon
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Lemon and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lemon
11 µg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
16 µg4% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 16 µg vs 11 µg in Lemon (+5.0 µg, +45%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Lemon
0.04 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.06 mg5% DV

Both Lemon and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Lemon
0.02 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Lemon and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lemon
0.10 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.38 mg2% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 0.38 mg vs 0.10 mg in Lemon (+0.28 mg, +276%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Lemon
0.19 mg4% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.22 mg4% DV

Both Lemon and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.19 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Lemon
0.08 mg5% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.08 mg5% DV

Both Lemon and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Lemon
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Lemon and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSimilar
Lemon
2.0 mg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
2.0 mg

Both Lemon and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of sodium (2.0 mg).

PotassiumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lemon
138 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
166 mg4% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 166 mg vs 138 mg in Lemon (+28.0 mg, +20%).

CalciumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lemon
26.0 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
37.0 mg3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 37.0 mg vs 26.0 mg in Lemon (+11.0 mg, +42%).

IronLemon higher
Lemon
0.60 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.15 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 0.60 mg vs 0.15 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.45 mg, +300%).

MagnesiumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lemon
8.0 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
12.0 mg3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 12.0 mg vs 8.0 mg in Lemon (+4.0 mg, +50%).

PhosphorusTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Lemon
16.0 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
20.0 mg2% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 20.0 mg vs 16.0 mg in Lemon (+4.0 mg, +25%).

ZincSimilar
Lemon
0.06 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.07 mg1% DV

Both Lemon and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of zinc (0.06 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Lemon
0.04 g
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 g

Both Lemon and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.04 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Lemon leads in 4 categories while Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) leads in 11.Both foods show similar concentrations in 11 nutrients. Overall, Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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