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Lemon vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemon and Apple pie

  • Lemon has more Vitamin C, while Apple pie has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lemon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 55% more than Apple pie.
  • Lemon contains 2 times more Potassium than Apple pie. While Lemon contains 138mg of Potassium, Apple pie contains only 65mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lemon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemons, raw, without peel and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Iron +101.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Manganese +506.7%
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 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Iron +101.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Manganese +506.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +1556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1023%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1023%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +70.5%
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Fats +3566.7%
Contains more Carbs +264.8%
Contains more Other +200%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +70.5%
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Fats +3566.7%
Contains more Carbs +264.8%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39790.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2369.7%
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39790.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2369.7%

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 pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 1.1g 1.9g Apple pie
Fats 0.3g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 9.32g 34g Apple pie
Calories 29kcal 237kcal Apple pie
Sugar 2.5g Apple pie
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 11mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 1.21mg Apple pie
Magnesium 8mg 7mg Lemon
Phosphorus 16mg 24mg Apple pie
Potassium 138mg 65mg Lemon
Sodium 2mg 266mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg 0.16mg Apple pie
Copper 0.037mg 0.046mg Apple pie
Manganese 0.03mg 0.182mg Apple pie
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 3.2mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.119mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.038mg Lemon
Folate 11µg 4µg Lemon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 0.039g 3.797g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon Apple pie
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
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.758g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.