Oranges and lemons are usually fruits that appear in their heads when we try to think of vitamin C supply. Some people like to drink orange juice but some people choose lemon juice.So which type is more nutritious?
To answer this question, we will learn about each gum of orange juice and lemon.
Orange juice or lemon juice better?
The effect of orange juice on health
According to the table of Vietnamese food nutrition, the content of minerals and micronutrients in 100 grams of oranges includes: calcium 34 mg, phosphorus 23 mg, iron 0.4 mg, zinc 0.22 mg, vitamin C 40 mg, folat 30 µg, vitamin A 8 µg, vitamin E 0.18 µg, β-carotene 29 µg.Therefore, drinking orange juice helps the body increase resistance, fight disease.
Each day use an orange 100-150 grams for adults.The oranges washed, drained, peeled and cut into small pieces to eat or squeeze water.You should drink pure orange juice or add warm water, should not add sugar.At most, eat/drink orange juice once a day and use other fruits of the day.
VnExpress quoted Dr., Doctor Nguyen Thi Son, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, University Hospital of Medicine and Pharmacy - Facility 3, indicating the effects of orange juice on health as follows:
- Improve the immune system
- Cancer prevention
- Cardiovascular protection
- Strong anti -inflammatory properties
- Reduce the risk of kidney stones
- Reduce constipation
- Promote brain health
- Room some diseases in children.In children, starting from the 6th month, children should be added daily fruits.Oranges help increase immunity and prevent some diseases in children such as colds, constipation, anemia, reduced diarrhea, reducing colds and coughs, mumps, improving vision, teeth health.
The effect of lemon juice
The Lao Dong newspaper cited the Department of Nutrition - Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital said that the vitamin C in lemon helps prevent cancer, cardiovascular and aging, supporting weight loss by burning a lot of fat.In addition, drinking fresh lemon juice in the morning also brings many health benefits.
The effects of lemon juice on health can be mentioned:
- Enhance immunity
- Cardiovascular health support
- Good for digestion
- Purification, body detoxification
- Improve dental health
- Prevent aging
- Support weight loss
- Reduce respiratory diseases
- Cancer prevention
In short, oranges contain more calories and carbohydrates due to more sugar.And lemon is rich in protein, fat and fiber.
Both have the same amount of vitamin C.Overall, oranges are rich in both vitamins and minerals, containing more vitamins A, vitamin E, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B5, as well as calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper and zinc.On the other hand, lemon contains higher content of vitamin B6, iron and phosphorus.
Both have cardiovascular protection, diabetes, anti -cancer and antibacterial.Both oranges and lemons are very beneficial if used properly and the choice depends on the situation and personal preferences.
The child's knowledge page cited souper sage soup said that lemon juice is less calories and less sugar than orange juice.If you want to choose low -calorie drinks, low sugar, lemon juice will be better.
Orange juice "victory" if in terms of vitamin A and potassium.With antioxidants and vegetable chemicals, orange juice is also somewhat more prominent.