Lemon vs. Applesauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lemons and applesauce different?
- Lemons have more vitamin C and fiber than applesauce.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lemons is 58% higher.
- Lemons contain 53 times more Vitamin C than applesauce. While lemons contain 53mg of Vitamin C, applesauce contains only 1mg.
- Lemons have less sugar.
Lemons, raw, without peel and Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +363.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
0.17 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
88.22 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +547.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
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Water
~88.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +535.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 29kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 0.17g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.52g | 10.17g |
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| Carbs | 9.32g | 11.27g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 74mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.23mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 9.39g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.16mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.025mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg | 2.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.014g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.006mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.006mg |
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| Leucine | 0.01mg |
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| Lysine | 0.01mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.005mg |
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| Valine | 0.008mg |
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| Histidine | 0.003mg |
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| Fructose | 5.88g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Applesauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Applesauce 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.