Lemon vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and carrots:
- Both lemon and carrots are high in dietary fiber.
- Carrot has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is similar to carrots for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 87% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and carrots are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to lemon for dietary fiber - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and carrots are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 798% more Vitamin C than carrot - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 834 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than lemon - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more riboflavin and niacin. Both lemon and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon and carrots contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 132% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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, lemon has more luteolin, myricetin and quercetin than carrot per 100 grams, however, carrot contains more kaempferol than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.14 mg | 0.21 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,
| Lemon | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 3477 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 256 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.1 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.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does lemon or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.