Cranberry Juice vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Cranberry Juice and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cranberry juice
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry juice and lemon:
- Lemon has 3.8 times less sugar than cranberry juice.
- Lemon has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cranberry juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lemon per calorie. Cranberry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cranberry Juice | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 84% |
| Fat | 2% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 27 times more dietary fiber than cranberry juice - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon has 3.8 times less sugar than cranberry juice - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and cranberry juice are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 470% more Vitamin C than cranberry juice - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cranberry juice has more Vitamin K than lemon - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both cranberry juice and lemon contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cranberry Juice | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.018 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 225% more calcium than cranberry juice - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon has 79% more potassium than cranberry juice - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 77mg 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,
| Cranberry Juice | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 68 UG | 11 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and lemon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cranberry Juice | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and lemon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cranberry Juice | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.042 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: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or cranberry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and cranberry juice has 46 calories.
Does lemon or cranberry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbohydrates.