Lemon vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and cumin:
- Both lemon and cumin are high in dietary fiber.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
- Lemon has 38.3 times less saturated fat than cumin.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and lemon has 92% less calories than cumin - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 37% |
| Fat | 6% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 79% less carbohydrates than cumin - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Cumin has 275% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon has 38.3 times less saturated fat than cumin - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 588% more Vitamin C than cumin - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has 63 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 21 times more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cumin has more Vitamin K than lemon - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon contains more pantothenic acid. Both lemon and cumin contain significant amounts of folate.
| Lemon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 109 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Cumin is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg 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 | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 762 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 448 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.176 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 3.103 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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FAQ
Does lemon or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and lemon has 90% less calories than cumin - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does lemon or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or cumin contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does lemon or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 109 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does lemon or cumin contain more potassium?
Cumin is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.