Lemon juice vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and ketchup:
- Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon juice contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Ketchup is a great source of potassium.
- Lemon juice has 75% less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ketchup is high in calories and lemon juice has 78% less calories than ketchup - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and ketchup has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to ketchup for protein. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:89:6 and for ketchup, 4:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 89% | 96% |
| Fat | 6% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice has 75% less carbohydrates than ketchup - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and ketchup has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon juice and ketchup contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and lemon juice has 88% less sugar than ketchup - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and ketchup has 21.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and ketchup contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and ketchup has 1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and ketchup are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 844% more Vitamin C than ketchup - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ketchup has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and ketchup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, lemon juice contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both lemon juice and ketchup contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Lemon juice | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ketchup has 150% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and ketchup has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and ketchup contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and ketchup has 0.35mg of iron.
potassium
Ketchup is a great source of potassium and it has 173% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and ketchup has 281mg 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,
| Lemon juice | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 0.86 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.01 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 | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 316 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 161 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and ketchup contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon juice and ketchup contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon juice | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.039 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lemon juice or Ketchup .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Ketchup (Catsup) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or ketchup contain more calories in 100 grams?Ketchup is high in calories and lemon juice has 80% less calories than ketchup - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and ketchup has 101 calories.
Does lemon juice or ketchup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and ketchup has 27.4g of carbohydrates.