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Apple vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple and Lemon

  • The amount of Vitamin C, and Iron in Lemon is higher than in Apple.
  • Lemon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 54% more than Apple.
  • Apple contains 4 times more Sugar than Lemon. While Apple contains 10.39g of Sugar, Lemon contains only 2.5g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
2
:
8
Lemon
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Apple
4
:
6
Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1052.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
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 A +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1052.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
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4
Lemon
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Contains more Protein +323.1%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 88.98
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Contains more Protein +323.1%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 88.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
:
2
Lemon
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.5%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 6.52g Apple
Protein 0.26g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Lemon
Carbs 13.81g 9.32g Apple
Calories 52kcal 29kcal Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 2.4g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 6mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.12mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 5mg 8mg Lemon
Phosphorus 11mg 16mg Lemon
Potassium 107mg 138mg Lemon
Sodium 1mg 2mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.06mg Lemon
Copper 0.027mg 0.037mg Lemon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.03mg Apple
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 54IU 22IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.15mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.02mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.1mg Lemon
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 3µg 11µg Lemon
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.039g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple 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
5%
Apple
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.