Lemon juice vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and celery:
- Celery has more riboflavin.
- Celery has signficantly more calcium than lemon juice.
- Celery is a great source of potassium.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and celery contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to celery for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for celery, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 67% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Celery has 433% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and celery contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and celery are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than celery - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Celery has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Celery has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Celery has more riboflavin. Both lemon juice and celery contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon juice | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Celery has signficantly more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and celery contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Celery is a great source of potassium and it has 152% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg 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 celery contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon juice | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 0.39 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 2.85 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.05 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.22 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 | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 270 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, celery has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.079 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 Celery (Celery, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon juice or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and celery contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Is lemon juice or celery better for protein?
Lemon juice and celery contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Does lemon juice or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.