Lemon juice vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice 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 juice
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon juice contains more folate.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein and similar to carrot juice for carbs and fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 88% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has 167% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 355% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg 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 more Vitamin A than lemon juice - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice 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 juice - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon juice contains more folate. Both lemon juice and carrot juice contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Lemon juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice has 300% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg 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 183% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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 juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 9303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 333 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and carrot juice contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.012 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 juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does lemon juice or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.