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Lemon vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemon and Apple

  • 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.
  • Lemon contains 5 times more Iron than Apple. While Lemon contains 0.6mg of Iron, Apple contains only 0.12mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Lemon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemons, raw, without peel and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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.
Lemon
8
:
2
Apple
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 +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%

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.
Lemon
6
:
4
Apple
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.091
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.091

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemon Apple
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 Lemon Apple Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 11.41g Apple
Protein 1.1g 0.26g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Lemon
Carbs 9.32g 13.81g Apple
Calories 29kcal 52kcal Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 2.5g 10.39g Lemon
Fiber 2.8g 2.4g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 6mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 0.12mg Lemon
Magnesium 8mg 5mg Lemon
Phosphorus 16mg 11mg Lemon
Potassium 138mg 107mg Lemon
Sodium 2mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.06mg 0.04mg Lemon
Copper 0.037mg 0.027mg Lemon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.035mg Apple
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 53mg 4.6mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.017mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.026mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.091mg Lemon
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.061mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.041mg Lemon
Folate 11µg 3µg Lemon
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 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 0.039g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.007g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.051g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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?
?
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.