Blackberry vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and lemon:
- Both lemon and blackberry are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Blackberry has more niacin, however, lemon contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is lighter in carbs and similar to lemon for protein and fat. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 84% |
| Fat | 9% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and blackberry are high in dietary fiber. Blackberry has 89% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and blackberry contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and blackberry contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and blackberry are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and blackberry are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 152% more Vitamin C than blackberry - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blackberry has more Vitamin K than lemon - blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Blackberry has more niacin, however, lemon contains more Vitamin B6. Both blackberry and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Blackberry | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon and blackberry contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and blackberry contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and blackberry contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg 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, blackberry has more kaempferol and quercetin than lemon per 100 grams, however, lemon contains more luteolin than blackberry per 100 grams. Both blackberry and lemon contain significant amounts of myricetin.
| Blackberry | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.27 mg | 0.03 mg |
| myricetin | 0.67 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Quercetin | 3.58 mg | 1.14 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.9 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,
| Blackberry | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 128 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 118 UG | 11 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blackberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.094 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.094 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blackberry has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.186 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.063 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 Blackberry or Lemon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does lemon or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.