Lemon juice vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and tomato:
- Both lemon juice and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Tomato has more niacin.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 75% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tomato has 300% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and tomato are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Lemon juice has 182% more Vitamin C than tomato - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more niacin. Both lemon juice and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon juice and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 tomato contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 0.58 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.09 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 | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.08 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does lemon juice or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.