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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon juice and iceberg lettuce is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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



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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.