Lemon juice vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and almonds:
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Lemon juice has 68% less carbohydrates than almond.
- Lemon juice has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and lemon juice has 96% less calories than almond - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for almonds, 14:14:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 14% |
| Fat | 7% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice has 68% less carbohydrates than almond - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 40 times more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 59 times more protein than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon juice has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and lemon juice are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Almonds and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 169 times more Vitamin E than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon juice | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 44 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has 612% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg 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 almonds contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon juice | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 0.36 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 2.64 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.39 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, both lemon juice and almonds contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Lemon juice | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and almonds contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 12.324 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 12.326 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 Almonds (Nuts, almonds) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and lemon juice has 100% less calories than almond - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does lemon juice or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice has 70% fewer carbohydrates than almond - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon juice or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does lemon juice or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does lemon juice or almonds contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has 610% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.