Boiled Egg vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and lemon:
- Boiled egg has 7.3 times less carbohydrates than lemon.
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more dha than lemon.
- Lemon has 82.7 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and lemon has 81% less calories than boiled egg - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lemon per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 84% |
| Fat | 64% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has 7.3 times less carbohydrates than lemon - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lemon and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon has 82.7 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and lemon has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 148 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than lemon - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more niacin. Both boiled egg and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Boiled Egg | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 92% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 98% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and boiled egg contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 boiled egg and lemon contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Boiled Egg | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 11 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more DHA than lemon per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and lemon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Boiled Egg | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.026 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.063 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 G | 0.063 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and lemon has 80% less calories than boiled egg - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is lemon or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does lemon or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, boiled egg has 7.3 times fewer carbohydrates than lemon - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.