Lemon vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon contains more folate.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in carbs and similar to carrot juice for protein and fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 88% |
| Fat | 6% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 250% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 524% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 955 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice has more Vitamin K than lemon - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon contains more folate. Both lemon and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lemon | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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,
| Lemon | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 4342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 333 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.061 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: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does lemon or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.