Lemon juice vs. Iceberg Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Iceberg Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
iceberg lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and iceberg lettuce:
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to iceberg lettuce for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for iceberg lettuce, 21:72:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 72% |
| Fat | 7% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Iceberg lettuce has 300% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 0.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and iceberg lettuce are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than iceberg lettuce - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Iceberg lettuce has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - iceberg lettuce has 25ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Iceberg lettuce has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - iceberg lettuce has 24.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both lemon juice and iceberg lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon juice | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Iceberg lettuce has 200% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon juice and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and iceberg lettuce has 141mg 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 iceberg lettuce contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Lemon juice | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 1.42 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.03 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.15 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 | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 299 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 277 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, iceberg lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.052 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon juice and iceberg lettuce contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon juice | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.021 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.021 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 Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon juice or iceberg lettuce contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and iceberg lettuce has 14 calories.
Does lemon juice or iceberg lettuce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and iceberg lettuce contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and iceberg lettuce has 3g of carbohydrates.