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Apple cider vinegar vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple cider vinegar and Lemon different?

  • Apple cider vinegar is richer in Manganese, while Lemon is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lemon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 59% more than Apple cider vinegar.
  • Apple cider vinegar contains 8 times more Manganese than Lemon. Apple cider vinegar contains 0.249mg of Manganese, while Lemon contains 0.03mg.
  • Apple cider vinegar is lower in Sugar.

Vinegar, cider and Lemons, raw, without peel types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 2.1% 6.4% 7.5% 2.7% 1.1% 3.4% 0.65% 32% 0.55%
Lemon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 7.8% 12% 23% 12% 1.6% 6.9% 0.26% 3.9% 2.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +730%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +362.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Lemon
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 177% 1.3% 3% 0% 10% 4.6% 1.9% 11% 18% 0% 0% 8.3% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.93 g
Water: 93.81 g
Other: 5.26 g
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more OtherOther +1653.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +902.2%
~equal in Water ~88.98g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple cider vinegar Lemon Opinion
Calories 21kcal 29kcal Lemon
Protein 0g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0g 0.3g Lemon
Vitamin C 0mg 53mg Lemon
Net carbs 0.93g 6.52g Lemon
Carbs 0.93g 9.32g Lemon
Magnesium 5mg 8mg Lemon
Calcium 7mg 26mg Lemon
Potassium 73mg 138mg Lemon
Iron 0.2mg 0.6mg Lemon
Sugar 0.4g 2.5g Apple cider vinegar
Fiber 0g 2.8g Lemon
Copper 0.008mg 0.037mg Lemon
Zinc 0.04mg 0.06mg Lemon
Phosphorus 8mg 16mg Lemon
Sodium 5mg 2mg Lemon
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Lemon
Manganese 0.249mg 0.03mg Apple cider vinegar
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.02mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.1mg Lemon
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 0µg 11µg Lemon
Choline 0mg 5.1mg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0g 0.039g Apple cider vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.089g Lemon
Fructose 0.3g Apple cider vinegar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple cider vinegar Lemon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Apple cider vinegar
18%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Apple cider vinegar
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 cider vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173469/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.