Lemon juice vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and carrots:
- Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein and similar to carrots for carbs and fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 87% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 833% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and carrots are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 556% more Vitamin C than carrot - lemon juice has 38.7mg 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 more Vitamin A than lemon juice - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice 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 juice - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both lemon juice and carrots contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lemon juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 450% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 211% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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, both lemon juice and carrots contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 0.21 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.24 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 juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.012 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does lemon juice or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon juice or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.