Apple Juice vs. Lemon juice
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Lemon Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple juice
versus
lemon juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and lemon juice:
- Lemon juice has 52% less calories than apple juice.
- Lemon juice has 74% less sugar than apple juice.
- Lemon juice has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice has 52% less calories than apple juice - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lemon juice per calorie. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for lemon juice, 5:88:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 88% |
| Fat | 2% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice has 74% less sugar than apple juice - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and apple juice are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 42 times more Vitamin C than apple juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apple juice and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Lemon juice has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple juice and lemon juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Apple Juice | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.131 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both apple juice and lemon juice contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Apple Juice | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.58 mg | 0.37 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both apple juice and lemon juice contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apple Juice | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 15 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple juice and lemon juice contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple Juice | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple juice and lemon juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Juice | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.012 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice has 50% less calories than apple juice - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does lemon juice or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.